Singapore legislation
Regulation 3
of Protection from Harassment (Referral for Criminal Investigation) Order 2021
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 caused or threatened to cause —
hurt to B, if B is a vulnerable person or was or is in an intimate relationship with A; or
grievous hurt to B;
A caused a substantial adverse effect on B or B’s day‑to‑day activities;
A repeatedly contravened section 3, 4, 5 or 6 of the Act in respect of B;
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.