Singapore legislation

Regulation 94

of Prisons Regulations

Regulation 94

Medical practitioner of choice

Amended byS 369/2026 wef 08/06/2026

The person must be allowed to be seen by a medical practitioner of the person’s choice on any working day at any reasonable time, and in the sight, but not in the hearing, of a prison officer if —

(a)

the person is awaiting trial; and

(b)

it is necessary for the purposes of the person’s defence in criminal proceedings in which the person is an accused person.