Debated in Parliament on 7 Apr 2026.
Ms Diana Pang Li Yen asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether there is any framework under which lawyers may obtain from the Police information or documents arising from investigations for use in related civil proceedings; and (b) if not, whether the Ministry will consider a framework for limited disclosure for such purposes, subject to safeguards such as redaction, confidentiality undertakings, Court oversight, and protection of ongoing investigations and witnesses.
The Police may, upon application, provide information or documents arising from investigations to persons or their legal representatives, for use in civil proceedings if the persons are directly involved in the investigations. All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and in consultation with the Attorney-General's Chambers where necessary.
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