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Laws on Drink Driving in Singapore

Laws on Drink Driving in Singapore

Being unfit to drive due to alcohol or exceeding the legal limit for alcohol on either a breath or blood test can land motorists in a whole heap of trouble in Singapore. Drivers need to take care in Singapore as even a tiny amount of alcohol can lead to a drink driving conviction if the court believes it has affected the motorist’s ability to drive and be safely in charge...
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The Misuse of Drugs Act in Singapore

The Misuse of Drugs Act in Singapore

Singapore has some of the most severe drug laws in the world. Even possessing a tiny amount of an illegal substance can result in a S$20,000 fine or ten years in jail. A conviction for trafficking can result in the death penalty. Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act is the primary statute that sets out the different drug classifications, offences, and consequences. Human activity around drugs usually focuses on three activities...
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Is Prostitution Legal in Singapore?

Is Prostitution Legal in Singapore?

Prostitution is legal in Singapore, but various associated activities are not. There is plenty of illegal prostitution in Singapore as well as government-regulated brothels. The Singaporean government is trying to tread a middle line, accepting that prostitution will never go away on the one hand and controlling and criminalising some of the more undesirable elements on the other. The oldest profession is a thorn in the side of governments and...
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What to Do When Someone Dies in Singapore

What to Do When Someone Dies in Singapore

The death of a family member sets in process a whole chain of events and legal requirements. It can be hard to cope with at such a difficult time; managing the personal affairs and estate of someone who has died in line with the law is also not optional. There are various legal formalities necessary to have a funeral, then distribute the estate and possessions of the deceased. Some people...
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Pornography Laws in Singapore

In the digital world, accessing pornographic content is easier than ever. Although Singapore is known for its strict regulations, you might be surprised to hear that accessing pornographic sites and watching pornographic material is not illegal in Singapore. However, while it may be legal to watch pornography, there are strict laws against possession, downloading pornographic content from the internet, or buying and selling pornographic material. The Films Act, Undesirable Publication...

Is OnlyFans Legal in Singapore?

After a Singaporean OnlyFans content creator was jailed and fined for posting obscene materials on the site and breaching police orders to stay off the site, many Singaporeans are questioning whether OnlyFans is legal in Singapore. The 22-year-old was charged with uploading 32 explicit photographs and 29 videos onto the online platform. He was fined S$3,000 and sentenced to jail for three weeks after accessing the site against police orders...

Happy Ending Massages in Singapore

Quick summary points on happy ending massage services in Singapore: If you are a customer visiting a business offering such services – it is not against the law to visit such an establishment. If you are the employee offering such services – it is against the law to provide such services. If you are the business owner – it is against the law if you or your employees are providing...

Caning in Singapore

Caning in Singapore often leads to lively debate. Recently, the discussion centred around whether the current exemption for men above 50 years old should be lifted for sex offences against children. Those arguing for lifting the exemption say that caning was inherited from British rules that were applicable in an era when the life expectancy for men was around 48 years. These days, it is argued that men in their...

Is Prostitution Legal in Singapore?

Prostitution is legal in Singapore, but various associated activities are not. There is plenty of illegal prostitution in Singapore as well as government-regulated brothels. The Singaporean government is trying to tread a middle line, accepting that prostitution will never go away on the one hand and controlling and criminalising some of the more undesirable elements on the other. The oldest profession is a thorn in the side of governments and...
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