People, just want to ask something. If a Singapore cop in
uniform ask to see my NRIC (for no apparent reason) when I'm having
coffee or walking along the road, do I have a right to
refuse?
What if the "Mata" NOT in uniform but shows me proof that he is a
officer? Same applies?
Well , in truth you do have the right. But the consequence is
that you will be brought to the police station.
S.33(1) Of the Criminal Procedure Code gives a police officer the
right to demand the name and residence of a person whom he
reasonably believes has commited a non- seizable offence.
If that person does not give his name and residence, ( ie, show his
ic) , or gives a false one, he can be arrested by the police
officer to ascertain his name and residence but must be released
within 24 hrs or brought before the nearest magistrate's court.
