Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985 · Updated to 15 Jul 2016 · Part II · Powers of Preventive Detention
11. Review
Feedback & supportEvery order or direction made or given by the Minister under subsection 6(1) or (3), or under section 7, or under subsection 11A(1), shall, so long as it remains in force and whether or not representations under section 9 have been made, be reviewed by an Advisory Board not earlier than twelve months from the date of such order or direction and in any case not later than three months before the expiration of the period mentioned in such order or direction:
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for internal security;
Provided that the Minister may, at any time during the period of detention or restriction imposed by such order or direction, direct the
Advisory Board to review the case.
Advisory Board
“Advisory Board” means an Advisory Board constituted under Clause (2) of Article 151 of the Constitution for the purposes of that Article;
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The Advisory Board shall, on completing every review under this section, submit to the Minister, before the expiration of the period of detention or restriction, a written report of every such review.
Where the Advisory Board has reported that in its opinion the detention or restriction should cease, the Minister shall revoke the detention order or restriction order.
Where the Advisory Board has reported that in its opinion the detention or restriction should continue, the Minister may continue the detention or restriction of the person concerned.