Regulation 1
Citation and commencement
This Order is the Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 and comes into operation on 1 June 2021.
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Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021
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- Type
- Subsidiary Legislation
- Status
- In force
- Enacted
- 2014
- Sections
- 3
Quick answer
About this subsidiary legislation
Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation PHA-S356-2021 2014, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2014.
Regulation 2
Definitions
In this Order —“grievous”, in relation to hurt, has the meaning given by section 320 of the Penal Code (Cap. 224);“hurt” has the meaning given by section 319 of the Penal Code;“vulnerable person” has the meaning given by section 8A(3) of the Act.
Definition
“grievous”, in relation to hurt, has the meaning given by section 320 of the Penal Code (Cap. 224);
Definition
“vulnerable person” has the meaning given by section 8A(3) of the Act.
Regulation 3
Factors to take into account in considering if criminal investigation is warranted
Subregulation 1
This paragraph applies where a court, being satisfied of the matters in section 13(1) of the Act, including that there is prima facie evidence that the respondent (A) has contravened section 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 of the Act in respect of a victim (B), makes an expedited protection order under that provision against A.
Subregulation 2
In considering under section 13A(1)(a) of the Act whether a criminal investigation is warranted, the court is to take into account whether the prima facie evidence of A’s contravention discloses any of the following facts:
(a)
A caused or threatened to cause —
(i)
hurt to B, if B is a vulnerable person or was or is in an intimate relationship with A; or
(ii)
grievous hurt to B;
(b)
A caused a substantial adverse effect on B or B’s day‑to‑day activities;
(c)
A repeatedly contravened section 3, 4, 5 or 6 of the Act in respect of B;
(d)
A contravened section 7 of the Act in respect of B by committing acts or omissions associated with stalking frequently or over a long duration.
Subregulation 3
In sub‑paragraph (2)(a)(i), the court may determine whether B was or is in an intimate relationship with A having regard to all the circumstances of the case, including the circumstances mentioned in section 8B(3) of the Act.
Common questions
- What is Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021?
- Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation PHA-S356-2021 2014, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2014.
- Is Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 still in force?
- Yes — Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 is currently in force.
- When did Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 take effect?
- Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 was first recorded in 2014.
- How many regulations does Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 have?
- Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 contains 3 regulations.
- Where can I read the official version of Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021?
- The official text of Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.