Division 1 — Stillbirth in Singapore
Report of stillbirth in Singapore
32. —(1) The birth of every stillborn child in Singapore must be reported in accordance with this section. (2) The following persons are responsible for reporting the birth of a stillborn child in Singapore: ( a ) where the stillbirth occurs in a hospital — the hospital (or the person having general management and control of the hospital); ( b ) where the stillbirth occurs in any premises (other than in a hospital) — (i) every relative of the stillborn child who is present at the stillbirth; and (ii) every occupier of the premises who knows of the stillbirth in the premises; ( c ) where the stillbirth occurs in an aircraft, a vessel or a train (called in this section the conveyance) while the conveyance is in Singapore — (i) every relative of the stillborn child who is in the conveyance at the time and knows of the stillbirth; and (ii) the master of the conveyance; ( d ) where the stillbirth occurs in any other place — (i) every relative of the stillborn child who knows of the stillbirth; (ii) every person who is present at the stillbirth; and (iii) every person who takes charge of the body of the stillborn child. (3) A person responsible under subsection (2) for reporting a stillbirth (called in this section the responsible person) must, as soon as practicable after the stillbirth, report the stillbirth to a medical practitioner. (4) Where there is more than one responsible person in respect of a stillbirth and any of the responsible persons complies with subsection (3) in respect of the stillbirth, the duty of every other responsible person under that subsection in respect of the stillbirth is discharged by that compliance. (5) A person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,500 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both.
—(1) The birth of every stillborn child in Singapore must be reported in accordance with this section.
(2) The following persons are responsible for reporting the birth of a stillborn child in Singapore: ( a ) where the stillbirth occurs in a hospital — the hospital (or the person having general management and control of the hospital); ( b ) where the stillbirth occurs in any premises (other than in a hospital) — (i) every relative of the stillborn child who is present at the stillbirth; and (ii) every occupier of the premises who knows of the stillbirth in the premises; ( c ) where the stillbirth occurs in an aircraft, a vessel or a train (called in this section the conveyance) while the conveyance is in Singapore — (i) every relative of the stillborn child who is in the conveyance at the time and knows of the stillbirth; and (ii) the master of the conveyance; ( d ) where the stillbirth occurs in any other place — (i) every relative of the stillborn child who knows of the stillbirth; (ii) every person who is present at the stillbirth; and (iii) every person who takes charge of the body of the stillborn child.
(3) A person responsible under subsection (2) for reporting a stillbirth (called in this section the responsible person) must, as soon as practicable after the stillbirth, report the stillbirth to a medical practitioner.
(4) Where there is more than one responsible person in respect of a stillbirth and any of the responsible persons complies with subsection (3) in respect of the stillbirth, the duty of every other responsible person under that subsection in respect of the stillbirth is discharged by that compliance.
(5) A person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,500 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both.
Duties of medical practitioner who receives report of stillbirth under section 32(3)
33. —(1) A medical practitioner who receives a report of a stillbirth under section 32(3) must — ( a ) examine the body of the child as soon as practicable to ascertain whether the child was stillborn; and ( b ) where the medical practitioner is satisfied that the child was stillborn, provide the cause of death of the stillborn child and the other stillbirth particulars to the Registrar‑General, within 24 hours after complying with paragraph ( a ). (2) A person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (1)( b ) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
—(1) A medical practitioner who receives a report of a stillbirth under section 32(3) must — ( a ) examine the body of the child as soon as practicable to ascertain whether the child was stillborn; and ( b ) where the medical practitioner is satisfied that the child was stillborn, provide the cause of death of the stillborn child and the other stillbirth particulars to the Registrar‑General, within 24 hours after complying with paragraph ( a ).
(2) A person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (1)( b ) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
Registration of stillbirth in Singapore
34. The Registrar‑General must register the birth of a stillborn child in Singapore, as soon as practicable after receiving the cause of death and the other stillbirth particulars from a medical practitioner under section 33.
Division 2 — Stillbirth in conveyance bound for Singapore
Report of stillbirth in aircraft, vessel or train bound for Singapore
35. —(1) The birth of every stillborn child in an aircraft, a vessel or a train (called in this section the conveyance) outside, but bound for, Singapore must be reported in accordance with this section if — ( a ) the stillbirth occurs — (i) in the case of an aircraft — during the flight of the aircraft to an airport or any other place in Singapore; (ii) in the case of a vessel — during the voyage of the vessel to a port or any other place in Singapore; or (iii) in the case of a train — during the passage of the train to a station or any other place in Singapore; and ( b ) the body of the stillborn child arrives in Singapore, and was not taken to any foreign country or territory during the period between the time of the stillbirth and the arrival of the body in Singapore. (2) The following persons are responsible for reporting a stillbirth mentioned in subsection (1): ( a ) the master of the conveyance in which the body of the stillborn child arrives in Singapore; ( b ) every relative of the stillborn child who knows of the stillbirth and arrives in Singapore with the body of the stillborn child in the conveyance mentioned in paragraph ( a ). (3) A person responsible under subsection (2) for reporting a stillbirth (called in this section the responsible person) must report the stillbirth to the police as soon as practicable after the body of the stillborn child arrives in Singapore. (4) Where there is more than one responsible person in respect of a stillbirth and any of the responsible persons complies with subsection (3) in respect of the stillbirth, the duty of every other responsible person under that subsection in respect of the stillbirth is discharged by that compliance. (5) A person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,500 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both.
—(1) The birth of every stillborn child in an aircraft, a vessel or a train (called in this section the conveyance) outside, but bound for, Singapore must be reported in accordance with this section if — ( a ) the stillbirth occurs — (i) in the case of an aircraft — during the flight of the aircraft to an airport or any other place in Singapore; (ii) in the case of a vessel — during the voyage of the vessel to a port or any other place in Singapore; or (iii) in the case of a train — during the passage of the train to a station or any other place in Singapore; and ( b ) the body of the stillborn child arrives in Singapore, and was not taken to any foreign country or territory during the period between the time of the stillbirth and the arrival of the body in Singapore.
(2) The following persons are responsible for reporting a stillbirth mentioned in subsection (1): ( a ) the master of the conveyance in which the body of the stillborn child arrives in Singapore; ( b ) every relative of the stillborn child who knows of the stillbirth and arrives in Singapore with the body of the stillborn child in the conveyance mentioned in paragraph ( a ).
(3) A person responsible under subsection (2) for reporting a stillbirth (called in this section the responsible person) must report the stillbirth to the police as soon as practicable after the body of the stillborn child arrives in Singapore.
(4) Where there is more than one responsible person in respect of a stillbirth and any of the responsible persons complies with subsection (3) in respect of the stillbirth, the duty of every other responsible person under that subsection in respect of the stillbirth is discharged by that compliance.
(5) A person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,500 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month or to both.
Registration of stillbirth in conveyance reported under section 35
36. —(1) A parent of a stillborn child whose stillbirth is required to be and is reported under section 35 may apply to the Registrar‑General for the stillbirth to be registered. (2) The application by the parent (called in this section the applicant) under subsection (1) must — ( a ) be made within 3 months after the stillbirth; ( b ) be accompanied by a document issued by a medical practitioner in Singapore certifying the cause of death of the stillborn child; and ( c ) contain the other stillbirth particulars for the stillborn child. (3) The applicant must also provide to the Registrar‑General any information or evidence the Registrar‑General requires that supports the application, or verifies the accuracy of the matters contained in or accompanying the application, within the time the Registrar‑General requires. (4) The Registrar‑General may register the stillbirth if the Registrar‑General is satisfied that — ( a ) the applicant has complied with the requirements relating to the application; ( b ) there is no uncertainty or dispute as to the stillbirth particulars or registration of the stillbirth in Singapore; and ( c ) the stillbirth is not registered under any corresponding law of a foreign country or territory.
—(1) A parent of a stillborn child whose stillbirth is required to be and is reported under section 35 may apply to the Registrar‑General for the stillbirth to be registered.
(2) The application by the parent (called in this section the applicant) under subsection (1) must — ( a ) be made within 3 months after the stillbirth; ( b ) be accompanied by a document issued by a medical practitioner in Singapore certifying the cause of death of the stillborn child; and ( c ) contain the other stillbirth particulars for the stillborn child.
(3) The applicant must also provide to the Registrar‑General any information or evidence the Registrar‑General requires that supports the application, or verifies the accuracy of the matters contained in or accompanying the application, within the time the Registrar‑General requires.
(4) The Registrar‑General may register the stillbirth if the Registrar‑General is satisfied that — ( a ) the applicant has complied with the requirements relating to the application; ( b ) there is no uncertainty or dispute as to the stillbirth particulars or registration of the stillbirth in Singapore; and ( c ) the stillbirth is not registered under any corresponding law of a foreign country or territory.
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