Section 424 of the Criminal Procedure Code

What is Section 424 of the Criminal Procedure Code?

Section 424 of the Criminal Procedure Code (“CPC424”) is a law that requires individuals to report to the police if they are aware of criminal activity, i.e. crimes that have been committed or the intention to commit. (Note: not all criminal offences are reportable under CPC424)

How does this affect me?

During the course of research, a study team may obtain information from participants indicating that they were involved in a crime. The likelihood of this happening depends on the research objectives and the study design.

Guidance for researchers

[Intranet access: For NTU staff only] Click here to access the Guidelines on Conducting Research Potentially Reportable under CPC424.

If you encounter participants who are experiencing psychological distress, please refer to our Resources to support distressed participants.