Position on Necessity for Implementation of Good Samaritan Law in Singapore

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Law whether the Government has updated its position on the necessity for the implementation of a Good Samaritan law in Singapore.

Mr K Shanmugam: The Government has previously given its reasons for deciding that we did not need a Good Samaritan Law. 1

The Government’s position remains the same, at this time. This position will be reviewed as necessary.

Note(s) to Question No(s) 7:

1 See Singapore Parl Debates; Vol 84, Sitting No 1; Col 169; 21 January 2008. Singapore Parl Debates; Vol 88, Sitting No 13; Page 1163; 14 February 2012. Singapore Parl Debates; Vol 88, Sitting No 13; Page 1163; 14 February 2012. Singapore Parl Debates; Vol 92, Sitting No 5; 29 March 2014.