Singapore legislation
Regulation 50
of Singapore Armed Forces (Detention and Imprisonment) Regulations
Regulation 50
Medical examination
Subregulation 1
Before his discharge, every detainee and military prisoner shall be examined by a medical officer for any fresh marks, injuries or tattoos on any part of his body which were not previously recorded upon his admission or during his detention.
Subregulation 2
The medical officer shall immediately inform the Commandant if he finds any fresh marks, injuries or tattoos on the body of the detainee or military prisoner.
Subregulation 3
For the purposes of investigating such fresh marks, injuries or tattoos as may be discovered on the body of the detainee or military prisoner by the medical officer, the Commandant may detain the detainee or military prisoner for a further period of detention not exceeding 48 hours from the scheduled date of release of the detainee or military prisoner.
Subregulation 4
Where a detainee or military prisoner is detained for a further period under paragraph (3), the detainee or military prisoner shall be under the control of the Commandant.
Subregulation 5
If the detainee or military prisoner who is detained for a further period under paragraph (3) is found not guilty of any offence, the additional 48 hours or any lesser period of detention shall count towards the discharge of his service liability.