Singapore legislation

Regulation 8

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

Regulation 8

Lock‑up prisoners with illness

Amended byS 314/2026 wef 01/06/2026

The officer‑in‑charge of a police lock‑up or temporary lock-up shall, without delay, refer to a medical officer or a registered medical practitioner any case where a lock‑up prisoner of the police lock‑up or temporary lock-up is believed to be suffering from any illness or mental disorder.