Interpretation of this Part
Open ↗15. In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires —“authorised solicitor” means a solicitor on any panel established under section 4 of the Legal Aid and Advice Act 1995 who has been assigned by the Director to provide legal representation or legal advice to a person under this Part;
“Director” means the Director of Legal Aid appointed under section 3 of the Legal Aid and Advice Act 1995 and includes a Deputy Director and an Assistant Director of Legal Aid appointed under section 3 of that Act.
Administration of legal aid and advice
Open ↗16. The provision of legal aid and advice under this Part is to be administered by the Director.
Legal aid
Open ↗17. Subject to the provisions of this Part, the Director may grant legal aid in connection with any proceedings under section 8 or 14 to any person —(a)
who is a citizen of, or habitually resident in, Singapore or a Contracting State; and
(b)
who is or will be —(i)
a party to the proceedings under section 8; or
(ii)
the applicant in the proceedings under section 14.
Legal advice
Open ↗18. Subject to the provisions of this Part, on the application of any person who is a citizen of, or habitually resident in, Singapore or a Contracting State —(a)
the Director or an authorised solicitor may provide oral advice to the person on the law of Singapore in connection with the Convention; or
(b)
the Director may provide the person assistance with the preparation of an application by the person for legal aid under this Part.
Application of Legal Aid and Advice Act 1995 and Legal Aid and Advice Regulations to legal aid and advice under this Part
Open ↗19. Except where expressly provided in this Part, the provisions of the Legal Aid and Advice Act 1995 and the Legal Aid and Advice Regulations apply (so far as relevant) in relation to the provision of legal aid and legal advice under this Part as they apply to the provision of legal aid and legal advice under the Legal Aid and Advice Act 1995, with such exceptions, modifications and adaptations as the Minister may prescribe.
Regulations
Open ↗20. The Minister may make regulations for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Part or for the prescribing of anything which may be prescribed or is required to be prescribed under this Part.
Source: Singapore Statutes Online (Attorney-General's Chambers), © Government of Singapore.
