Does the Exclusion by Law under section 165A of the Casino Control Act 2006 apply to me if I have been receiving criminal defence aid under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme ("CLAS") administered by Pro Bono SG ("PBSG")?

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Yes. The Exclusion by Law applies if you are receiving Government-funded criminal defence aid under CLAS.

Foreigners receiving criminal defence aid from PBSG are, however, not subject to the Exclusion by Law.

Does the Exclusion by Law under section 165A of the Casino Control Act 2006 apply to me if I have been receiving criminal defence aid under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme ("CLAS") administered by Pro Bono SG ("PBSG")?

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