SINGAPORE : Singapore has amended the Competition Act to allow
the Competition Commission to carry out its enforcement duties
effectively.
The amendments include allowing officers from the Commission to
take any necessary steps to preserve evidence when entering
premises without a warrant.
This means they will be allowed to secure the premises to prevent
any person from tampering with or destroying the evidence.
To facilitate investigation work, a person cannot refuse to
disclose information on the grounds of self-incrimination.
Legal officers of the Competition Commission will also be allowed
to act in appeals and court proceedings on behalf of the
commission.
The amendments will come into force on 1 January 2006. - CNA
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