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Laws
Internal Security Act
Part IV
s 57

In force2008 Revised EditionCurrent version · 2008 Revised EditionSee versions on Attorney General's Chambers(opens the publisher’s site)

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Internal Security Act

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2Interpretation.

III General Provisions Relating to Internal Security

4Detention order may be suspended.
5Service of detention order.
6Report of advisory board. B.L.R. 0. 2/2(}08 2
6AReview. LAWS 011' BRUND
7Internal Security
8Member of advisory board deemed to be a public servant.
9Disclosure of information.
10Power to order removal.
11Power to order production of detained persons.
12Saving in respect of prosecution of persons detained.

13Power to require information.
14Power to impose conditions.
15Promoter etc. to be in attendance at entertainment or exhibition.
16Power to prohibit certain entertainments or exhibitions..
17Powers of entry and investigation.
18Search.
19Powers of seizure.
20Powers of closure.
21Liability of principal for acts of servant.
22Abetment and penalty.

23Other powers for the prevention of subveBio
24Power to close schools or educational institutions.
24ALAWS OJ' BRtJN£1 Internal Security
25Powers in relation to pupils etc. visiting Brunei Darussalam.

26Miscellaneous
27Abetment and general penalty.
28Arrest.
29Enforcement of bonds.

30Security areas
31Powers relating to the preservation of public security
32Controlled areas.
33Protected place.
34Exclusion of persons.
35Curfew.
36Power to take possession of land or buildings. 3 B..l.R. 0. }/2()()8 4
37Internal Security
38Power to control roads etc.
39Power to seize rice and other food.
40Offences relating to security areas
41Consorting with persons carrying or having pos;ession of arms or explosives.
42Supplies.
43Failure to report offences or to give information.
44Attempt to commit offences and assisting offenders.
45Abetment and general penalty.
46Powers of police and others
48Power to dispense with inquests.
49Medical officers of security forces to be regarded as medical officers for purposes of inquests. ChapterV
50General
51Application of section 94 of Chapter 22.
52LAWS OF BRUNEI ln~emal Security

53Regulations

IVMiscellaneous Provisions

54Seizability and bailability of offences.
55Power to detain suspected persons.
56Use of lethal weapons in effecting arrests.…
57Admission of statements in evidence.
58Inspection of bankers' books.
59Disposal of property.
60Jurisdicti~n of Court of a Magistrate.
61Restriction on prosecution.
62Publicity of orders.
63Application of other laws.
64Application of section 36 of Chapter 4.
65Amendment of Schedules.
66Transitional orders. B.l..R. 0.…

Schedules

Schedule I-Essential Services
Schedule 2 -Specified Laws - Forcible Arrest of Suspects
Schedule 2A
Schedule 3 -Specified Laws - Admission of Statements and Inspection of Bankers' Books - Laws of Brijnei Lntema/ Secwily Internal Security A...
SCHEDULE I (section 3(3)) ESSENTIAL SERVICES 1. Water services. 2. Electricity services. 3. Public health services. 4. Fire and rescue serv...
SCHEDULE 2A (sections 56A(1) and (2)) Emergency Regulations Act Sedition Act Undesirable Publications Act Registration of Guests Act Public...

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