Singapore legislation

Regulation 39

of Prisons Regulations

Regulation 39

Religious observances

Amended byS 369/2026 wef 08/06/2026

Subregulation 1

The holding of religious services for prisoners must be consistent with prison security and the discipline of prisoners in the prison.

Subregulation 2

When visiting prisoners, a minister of religion may be allowed in every facility consistent with prison security and the discipline of prisoners in the prison.

Subregulation 3

Amended byS 369/2026 wef 08/06/2026

Without limiting paragraph (1), a Muslim prisoner is allowed to observe the fast of Ramadan, subject to any medical considerations.