Singapore

My child was injured in a playground. Who is responsible?

s. 3
Civil Law Act
1999 Rev Ed
Revision year
Cap. 43
Chapter number
Negligence
Basis for claim
The Short Answer

Liability depends on whether the playground operator or owner breached their duty of care under the Civil Law Act, causing your child’s injury.

What the Law Says

In Singapore, liability for personal injury—including to children in playgrounds—is governed by principles of negligence under the Civil Law Act.

To hold someone liable for your child’s playground injury, you must show that the person or organisation responsible for the playground owed your child a duty of care, breached that duty, and that the breach directly caused the injury.

Section 3 of the Civil Law Act provides the legal foundation for civil liability in negligence, replacing common law rules with statutory principles applicable in Singapore.

Statutory Text

Civil Law Act s. 3:

— Civil Law Act, Cap. 43, 1999 Rev Ed — s. 3

What to Do

1

Gather evidence (photos of the hazard, witness contact details, medical reports)

2

Report the incident to the playground operator or managing authority (e.g., town council or NParks)

3

Seek medical attention and keep all treatment records

4

Consult a lawyer if injury is serious or liability is disputed

Sources

statuteCivil Law Act, Cap. 43, 1999 Rev Ed — s. 3

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.