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Guide to Outrage of Modesty in Singapore

Guide to Outrage of Modesty in Singapore

Outrage of modesty is also known as the crime of molestation in Singapore. There is no legal definition of modesty, so each case must be considered on its own merits. However, certain defined elements must be present for a successful prosecution, and lots of precedents exist in the courts. There are also sentencing guidelines which reflect specific elements regarding the offence of outrage of modesty, plus any aggravating factors. Offenders...
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Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

A fiduciary is somebody who has a relationship of duty and trust with another person. It is a relationship of power, and because of this, some strict duties and responsibilities accompany it. The person to whom the fiduciary owes a duty is usually dependent and/or vulnerable. Consequently, there are stated and implied laws which protect this relationship from exploitation or abuse. If a fiduciary duty is breached, remedies are available...
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Manslaughter vs. Murder in Singapore

Manslaughter vs. Murder in Singapore

Murder and manslaughter both result in the taking of a life, but the perpetrator’s intention and the circumstances of the event can reduce a charge of murder to manslaughter. In Singapore, manslaughter is called culpable homicide. The appropriate classification of an offence will depend upon the perpetrator’s intention and the circumstances surrounding the execution of the act. Penalties for either crime in Singapore are severe, with the death penalty applicable...
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Reckless or Dangerous Driving in Singapore

Reckless or Dangerous Driving in Singapore

Reckless or dangerous driving is a serious offence in Singapore with a range of penalties and punishments. These vary according to the past record of the driver, plus the outcome of any accident or incident. Every incident of reckless or dangerous driving is unique, but there are often some common elements; speeding may be one. Other examples being the influence of drugs or alcohol. The different components involved determine how...
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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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