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In force2020 Revised Edition
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Part 1 · Preliminary

1. Short title and application

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This Act is the State Immunity Act 1979.

(2)

Subject to subsection (3), Part 2 does not apply to proceedings in respect of matters that occurred before 26 October 1979 and, in particular —

(a)

sections 4(2) and 15(3) do not apply to any prior agreement; and

(b)

sections 5, 6 and 11 do not apply to any transaction, contract or arbitration agreement,entered into before that date.

(3)

Section 14 applies to any proceedings instituted after 26 October 1979.

(1)

This Act is the State Immunity Act 1979.

(2)

Subject to subsection (3), Part 2 does not apply to proceedings in respect of matters that occurred before 26 October 1979 and, in particular —

(a)

sections 4(2) and 15(3) do not apply to any prior agreement; and

(b)

sections 5, 6 and 11 do not apply to any transaction, contract or arbitration agreement,entered into before that date.

(3)

Section 14 applies to any proceedings instituted after 26 October 1979.

Report

Part 2

Proceedings in Singapore by or Againstother States

Part 3

Supplementary Provisions