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The long title of the Act states that it is "n Act to make temporary provisions for the maintenance of public order, the control of supplies by sea to Singapore, and the prevention of strikes and lock-outs in essential services". The Act is divided into five parts. The first part, entitled "Preliminary", specifies the short title of the Act and contains a definition section. It also contains section 1(2), a sunset provision which reads: "This Act shall continue in force for a period of 5 years" from a specified date, currently 21 October 2009. This provision is amended each time the validity of the Act is extended. The other parts of the Act deal with the matters described below.
Read more about this topic: Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Singapore)
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