Singapore legislation
Regulation 49
Regulation 49
Punishments
Subregulation 1
When punishment is necessary for the maintenance of discipline, one of the following forms may be adopted:
forfeiture of rewards or privileges or temporary loss of recreation;
deprivation of pocket-money for specified periods;
imposition of tasks set by the superintendent;
suspension of visits from relatives and friends; or
separation from other girls.
Subregulation 2
The punishment under paragraph (1)(e) shall only be imposed in exceptional cases and subject to the following conditions:
no girl below the age of 12 years shall be kept in separation from other girls;
the room used for the purpose shall be bright and airy and kept lighted after dark;
some form of occupation shall be given to the girl;
means of communication with a member of the staff shall be provided; and
if the separation is to be continued for more than 24 hours, the circumstances shall be reported immediately to the Director-General and his approval in writing obtained.