Singapore legislation

Regulation 5

of Children and Young Persons Regulations 2020

Regulation 5

Persons to be consulted with before care‑giver of child or young person may decide on category 2 matter

For the purposes of sections 49A(1)(c)(i)(C) and 49D(1)(c)(ii) of the Act, the prescribed persons are as follows:

(a)

in the case where the category 2 matter relates to the health (other than mental health) of the child or young person —

(i)

in the case where the health issue relates to the dental health of the child or young person — a registered dentist; or

(ii)

in any other case — a registered medical practitioner;

(b)

in the case where the category 2 matter relates to the mental health of the child or young person — any of the following persons:

(i)

a psychiatrist;

(ii)

a psychologist;

(c)

in the case where the category 2 matter relates to the education of the child or young person — any of the following:

(i)

a full-time school counsellor;

(ii)

the principal or a member of the staff who has management or control (whether alone or with another person or other persons) of the school or other educational institution attended or to be attended by the child or young person;

(iii)

any member of the staff of the school or other educational institution attended or to be attended by the child or young person, who is appointed for the purpose of this provision by the person or persons who have the management or control of the school or educational institution;

(d)

in any other case — the Director‑General, a protector or an approved welfare officer.

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