Singapore legislation

Regulation 14

of Prisons (Police Lock-ups and Temporary Lock-ups) Regulations 2013

Regulation 14

Separation of lock‑up prisoners

Amended byS 314/2026 wef 01/06/2026

Subregulation 1

Amended byS 314/2026 wef 01/06/2026

The officer‑in‑charge of a police lock‑up or temporary lock-up may order the separation of lock‑up prisoners in the interest of the safe custody, security and good order of the police lock‑up or temporary lock-up.

Subregulation 2

A female lock‑up prisoner shall be kept in a cell separate from any male lock‑up 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 to 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 16 years of age or older.

Subregulation 6

Whenever possible, a lock‑up prisoner who is violent, drunk, disorderly or mentally disordered shall be separately confined.