Singapore legislation

Regulation 13

of Prisons (Lock-ups in Specified Court Houses) Regulations 2011

Regulation 13

Separation of lock-up prisoners

Subregulation 1

The officer-in-charge may order the separation of lock-up prisoners in the interest of the safe custody, security and good order of the court house lock-up.

Subregulation 2

A female lock-up prisoner shall be kept in a cell separate from a male prisoner.

Subregulation 3

A female lock-up prisoner shall be kept in a cell that provides reasonable privacy.

Subregulation 4

A female lock-up prisoner shall not be attended by persons of the opposite sex except in the presence of an authorised officer who is female.

Subregulation 5

A lock-up prisoner below 16 years of age, whether male or female, shall be kept apart from any other lock-up prisoner who is of or above 16 years of age.

Subregulation 6

Whenever possible, a lock-up prisoner who is violent, drunk, disorderly or mentally disordered shall not be kept in a cell in which well-behaved lock-up prisoners are confined.