Singapore· 1960In forceRestricts
Internal Security Act (Singapore)
Internal Security Act (Cap. 143)
ProscriptionPeaceful assemblyImmigration
Summary
Singapore's sweeping preventive detention law allowing detention without trial for up to two years (renewable indefinitely) on grounds of national security. Has been used against Tamil community members suspected of LTTE connections. There is no judicial review of the substantive merits of detention orders.
Relevance to the diaspora
Tamil diaspora members transiting through Singapore or resident there who engage in pro-LTTE or Tamil Eelam political activism face ISA detention risk; the absence of judicial review means there is no effective legal remedy against wrongful detention.
Key provisions
- s.8 — power of detention without trial (initial up to 2 years)
- s.10 — renewal of detention order
- s.11 — direction to report and further restrictions
- s.8B — advisory board review (non-binding)
Primary source
https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/ISA1960Related entries
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