Singapore legislation

Regulation 50

of Women’s Charter (Protection of Women and Girls) Rules

Regulation 50

Discipline without corporal punishment to be the aim

Subregulation 1

Every effort shall be made to enforce discipline in the place of safety without resort to corporal punishment.

Subregulation 2

Where corporal punishment is found to be necessary, its application shall be preceded by an inquiry held by the superintendent who shall record the evidence and the grounds of her decision.