Courts (Civil and Criminal Justice) Reform Bill

Explore the details of bill number 18/2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Courts (Civil and Criminal Justice) Reform Bill aims to amend multiple acts, including the Interpretation Act, Criminal Procedure Code, and others, to enhance and modernize court processes within Singapore’s civil and criminal justice systems.
Key changes include allowing courts to conduct hearings via electronic means and determining matters without oral arguments under certain conditions, while maintaining fairness in proceedings.
New provisions will enable the Attorney-General to intervene in non-criminal proceedings where public interest is at stake, and grant the General Division of the High Court authority to provide interim relief for foreign proceedings.
The bill also proposes a statutory framework to restrict the right to appeal based on mutual agreements between parties about final decisions, which could be made before or after a decision is rendered.
Miscellaneous amendments modernize terminology used in court processes, replacing terms like "writ of summons" with "originating claim," and ensure consistency across various acts related to legal proceedings.

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Timeline

Bill introduced

The bill is formally presented in Parliament for consideration.

5 years ago

First reading

The bill's title and key objectives are read out, but no debate occurs at this stage.

5 years ago

Second reading

Members of Parliament debate the bill's general principles and overall merits.

5 years ago

Select committee

The bill is examined in detail by a select committee, which may suggest amendments.

5 years ago

Third reading

Members of Parliament debate the final version of the bill, including any amendments made.

5 years ago

Voting

The bill is voted on by the Members of Parliament and, if it receives the required majority, it becomes law. Do note that an exact vote may not be counted; the 'ayes' can simply be louder than the 'noes'.

5 years ago

Bill passed

The bill is passed and becomes law.

5 years ago

Courts (Civil and Criminal Justice) Reform Bill

Explore the details of bill number 18/2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Courts (Civil and Criminal Justice) Reform Bill aims to amend multiple acts, including the Interpretation Act, Criminal Procedure Code, and others, to enhance and modernize court processes within Singapore’s civil and criminal justice systems.
Key changes include allowing courts to conduct hearings via electronic means and determining matters without oral arguments under certain conditions, while maintaining fairness in proceedings.
New provisions will enable the Attorney-General to intervene in non-criminal proceedings where public interest is at stake, and grant the General Division of the High Court authority to provide interim relief for foreign proceedings.
The bill also proposes a statutory framework to restrict the right to appeal based on mutual agreements between parties about final decisions, which could be made before or after a decision is rendered.
Miscellaneous amendments modernize terminology used in court processes, replacing terms like "writ of summons" with "originating claim," and ensure consistency across various acts related to legal proceedings.

Original PDF

Timeline

Bill introduced

The bill is formally presented in Parliament for consideration.

5 years ago

First reading

The bill's title and key objectives are read out, but no debate occurs at this stage.

5 years ago

Second reading

Members of Parliament debate the bill's general principles and overall merits.

5 years ago

Select committee

The bill is examined in detail by a select committee, which may suggest amendments.

5 years ago

Third reading

Members of Parliament debate the final version of the bill, including any amendments made.

5 years ago

Voting

5 years ago

Bill passed

The bill is passed and becomes law.

5 years ago