Sedition (Repeal) Bill

Explore the details of bill number 23/2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Sedition (Repeal) Bill seeks to repeal the Sedition Act and make necessary amendments to other legislation in Singapore. Key provisions include the following:

The Bill repeals the Sedition Act while allowing certain sections to apply to acts committed before its repeal, addressing the continuity of legal proceedings.
It amends the Criminal Procedure Code and the Penal Code to incorporate relevant offences and ensure that they are arrestable without a warrant, reflecting changes that occur with the repeal.
The amendments define new offences related to incitement and clarify the fault elements required for prosecution, enhancing the legal framework against unlawful conduct without the Sedition Act.
Consequential changes are made to several other Acts, including the Postal Services Act and the Public Order and Safety (Special Powers) Act, to remove references to sedition and adapt definitions accordingly.
The Bill does not create any additional financial expenditure for the Government.

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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

Sedition (Repeal) Bill

Explore the details of bill number 23/2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Sedition (Repeal) Bill seeks to repeal the Sedition Act and make necessary amendments to other legislation in Singapore. Key provisions include the following:

The Bill repeals the Sedition Act while allowing certain sections to apply to acts committed before its repeal, addressing the continuity of legal proceedings.
It amends the Criminal Procedure Code and the Penal Code to incorporate relevant offences and ensure that they are arrestable without a warrant, reflecting changes that occur with the repeal.
The amendments define new offences related to incitement and clarify the fault elements required for prosecution, enhancing the legal framework against unlawful conduct without the Sedition Act.
Consequential changes are made to several other Acts, including the Postal Services Act and the Public Order and Safety (Special Powers) Act, to remove references to sedition and adapt definitions accordingly.
The Bill does not create any additional financial expenditure for the Government.

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