Collection of Signatures at Public Place for Parliamentary Petitions

Debated in Parliament on 5 Feb 2018.

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Pritam Singh asked whether the Police would allow signature collection for parliamentary petitions in public places and how citizens can legally arrange such signings beyond Speakers' Corner, given the requirement for physical signatures.
The Parliamentary Secretary replied that such events can be held at Speakers' Corner without a permit, but outside that area, a Police permit is required under the Public Order Act.
Pritam Singh sought clarification on the Police’s discretion in granting or withholding permits for signature collection outside Speakers' Corner, citing a specific case involving the Sungei Road Flea Market.
The Parliamentary Secretary stated that permit requirements are fact-sensitive and directed the MP to file a separate Parliamentary Question for a detailed response on specific incidents.
The debate highlighted the legal framework for public petition signatures and the procedural steps for seeking clarification on enforcement discretion.

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Pritam Singh

Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether the Police will favourably consider an application to collect signatures for the purposes of a Parliamentary petition on any given matter in a public place; and (b) how and at which public venues other than Speakers' Corner can citizens legally make arrangements to sign a Parliamentary petition as the Parliamentary Standing Orders require a physical signature.

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Pritam Singh asked whether the Police would allow signature collection for parliamentary petitions in public places and how citizens can legally arrange such signings beyond Speakers' Corner, given the requirement for physical signatures.
The Parliamentary Secretary replied that such events can be held at Speakers' Corner without a permit, but outside that area, a Police permit is required under the Public Order Act.
Pritam Singh sought clarification on the Police’s discretion in granting or withholding permits for signature collection outside Speakers' Corner, citing a specific case involving the Sungei Road Flea Market.
The Parliamentary Secretary stated that permit requirements are fact-sensitive and directed the MP to file a separate Parliamentary Question for a detailed response on specific incidents.
The debate highlighted the legal framework for public petition signatures and the procedural steps for seeking clarification on enforcement discretion.

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Collection of Signatures at Public Place for Parliamentary Petitions

Debated in Parliament on 5 Feb 2018.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Pritam Singh asked whether the Police would allow signature collection for parliamentary petitions in public places and how citizens can legally arrange such signings beyond Speakers' Corner, given the requirement for physical signatures.
The Parliamentary Secretary replied that such events can be held at Speakers' Corner without a permit, but outside that area, a Police permit is required under the Public Order Act.
Pritam Singh sought clarification on the Police’s discretion in granting or withholding permits for signature collection outside Speakers' Corner, citing a specific case involving the Sungei Road Flea Market.
The Parliamentary Secretary stated that permit requirements are fact-sensitive and directed the MP to file a separate Parliamentary Question for a detailed response on specific incidents.
The debate highlighted the legal framework for public petition signatures and the procedural steps for seeking clarification on enforcement discretion.

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Pritam Singh

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Pritam Singh asked whether the Police would allow signature collection for parliamentary petitions in public places and how citizens can legally arrange such signings beyond Speakers' Corner, given the requirement for physical signatures.
The Parliamentary Secretary replied that such events can be held at Speakers' Corner without a permit, but outside that area, a Police permit is required under the Public Order Act.
Pritam Singh sought clarification on the Police’s discretion in granting or withholding permits for signature collection outside Speakers' Corner, citing a specific case involving the Sungei Road Flea Market.
The Parliamentary Secretary stated that permit requirements are fact-sensitive and directed the MP to file a separate Parliamentary Question for a detailed response on specific incidents.
The debate highlighted the legal framework for public petition signatures and the procedural steps for seeking clarification on enforcement discretion.

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The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Home Affairs (Mr Amrin Amin)

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Pritam Singh (Aljunied)

Amrin Amin

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Amrin Amin