2. Interpretation

“aided accused person” means an individual who is issued a Grant of Aid;

“assigned solicitor” means a solicitor from an appropriate panel of solicitors established under section 4 who is assigned any matter mentioned in section 4(1)(a) or (b) by the Chief Public Defender;

“Chief Public Defender” means the Chief Public Defender appointed under section 3(1);

“court” means any court of competent jurisdiction in Singapore before which any proceedings are heard;

“criminal appeal” means any appeal under Part 20 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010;

“criminal application” means —

“criminal defence aid” means criminal defence aid granted under this Act;

“excluded offence” has the meaning given by section 8(2);

“Grant of Aid” means a document issued under section 12 or 20 stating that criminal defence aid is granted to an individual (whether on a provisional basis or otherwise);

“minor” means an individual who is below 21 years of age;

“permanent resident” means a permanent resident of Singapore as defined by section 2 of the Immigration Act 1959;

“proceedings” means any proceedings mentioned in section 8(1) or 12(8) in respect of which a Grant of Aid may be or is issued;

“public defender” means a public officer or any other individual appointed under section 3(6);

“solicitor” means an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court.