Singapore legislation
Clause 41
Clause 41
Protection of Referees, etc.
(1)
A Referee shall have and enjoy the same protection as a Magistrate has and enjoys under the Subordinate Courts Act (Cap. 14).
(2)
For the avoidance of doubt as to the privileges and immunities of Referees, parties, representatives and witnesses in the proceedings of a tribunal, it is declared that such proceedings are judicial proceedings.
(3)
The privileges and immunities referred to in subsection (2) shall extend and apply to —
(a)
a tribunal acting under section 25(3); and
(b)
a person who gives information or makes any statement to the Registrar or tribunal on any such occasion.