Singapore legislation

Regulation 12

of Singapore Citizenship Rules

Regulation 12

Proceedings of committee of inquiry

Subregulation 1

The committee may, when carrying out functions under these Rules —

(a)

act upon any information which is made available to it, whether or not such information is given on oath or would be admissible as evidence if given in court;

(b)

issue a notice calling upon a person to appear before the committee to give any information which he can furnish or to produce any document which is in his possession, custody or power relating to matters in question before the committee; and

(c)

require any person to give evidence before it on oath or affirmation.

Subregulation 2

The committee may postpone or adjourn the inquiry from time to time.

Subregulation 3

The committee may allow or refuse to allow the public or any member thereof to be present during the whole or any part of the inquiry.

Subregulation 4

The committee shall, subject to these Rules, determine its own procedure.

Subregulation 5

For the purpose of carrying out its functions, the committee may administer oaths and affirmations.