Singapore legislation

Regulation 16

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

Regulation 16

Lock‑up prisoners with special needs

Amended byS 314/2026 wef 01/06/2026

Any lock‑up prisoner of a police lock‑up or temporary lock-up who is assessed by the officer‑in‑charge of the police lock‑up or temporary lock-up to have special needs, or conditions that warrant enhanced attention, shall be accorded with such custodial arrangements, based on the corresponding specific needs or conditions of the lock‑up prisoner, as to ensure that lock-up prisoner’s safety and the safety of the other lock‑up prisoners of the police lock‑up or temporary lock-up.