Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA): Primary legislation in Singapore governing the protection and welfare of children and young persons, essential for establishing the legal framework of parental responsibilities
Civil Law Act: Fundamental legislation governing civil matters in Singapore, providing basic framework for civil obligations and liabilities
Guardianship of Infants Act: Legislation governing the appointment and powers of guardians for infants, crucial for understanding parental authority and responsibilities
Women's Charter: Comprehensive legislation covering various aspects of family law including parental rights and responsibilities in Singapore
Contract Act (Cap. 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation and enforcement in Singapore, essential for ensuring the indemnity agreement's validity
Age of Majority Act: Defines the legal age as 21 in Singapore, crucial for understanding capacity issues in parental indemnity agreements
Mental Capacity Act: Legislation governing decision-making capacity, relevant for special circumstances involving parents or children with mental capacity issues
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if the agreement involves handling personal information
Doctrine of parens patriae: Common law principle recognizing the court's power to act as guardian, important for understanding the limits of parental indemnity
Best interests principle: Fundamental legal principle requiring all decisions involving children to be made in their best interests, must be considered in drafting the indemnity agreement
