S1E106: What are my legal rights if safe distancing officers show up at my home?: The Big Story Ep 106

  • 6 Aug 2021

The Big Story Ep 106: What are my legal rights if safe distancing officers show up at my home?

6:24 mins

Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.

There has been chatter online, following news that safe distancing enforcement officers can enter, inspect and search premises including residences without a warrant, in order to check whether Covid-19 regulations are being complied with.

Earlier this week, actor Nick Mikhail, posted videos on Instagram, questioning why people from the Urban Redevelopment Authority and police officers could enter his home on July 31st without a warrant or court order.

Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)

Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee

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