Type of Intervention: Regulation
Sectors Involved: Family Affairs
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (MSF) AND MINISTRY OF CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND YOUTH (MCCY)
Overview: Recognizing that not every person may be able/willing to delay unions until after COVID-19, civil and Muslim marriages may be solemnized over video links during this COVID-19 period. Unless living in the same existing accommodation, bride and groom (and their celebrants) may not gather in person for the solemnization. Official certificates will be mailed.
Full details here: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/press-statements/2020/may/civil-muslim-marriage-solemnizations-registrations-during-covid19
Other links: 1
Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government
Evidence/Justification: Discussion in parliament (4 May 20) of the implications of the Women’s Charter and the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) on marriages during COVID-19