(1)In conducting an investigation under this Part, a police officer may issue a written order requiring anyone within the limits of Singapore, who appears to be acquainted with any of the facts and circumstances of the case, to attend before him, and that person must attend as required.
Section history
Section 21 — Power to require attendance of witnesses
As in force on 31 October 2018.
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- 2 January 2011 Enacted
- 31 October 2018 You are here
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(2)If that person fails to attend as required, the police officer may report the matter to a Magistrate who may then, in his discretion, issue a warrant ordering the person to attend.