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Dying Without A Will – What Happens?
Dying Without A Will – What Happens?
Caning in Singapore
Caning in Singapore
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Pornography Laws in Singapore

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Syariah Law
What is Hibah in Muslim Estate Law

What is Hibah in Muslim Estate Law

What is Hibah? Hibah, which can be simply translated as ‘gift’ allows a Muslim to bestow something they own or a sum of money upon another person or organisation, such as a charity. This is achieved by transferring the legal title and possession of the gift directly to the recipient, also referred to as the ‘donee.’ Alternatively, a gift can be made by the donor through a “Deed of Gift,”...
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Family Law
Guide to Guardianship in Singapore

Guide to Guardianship in Singapore

Parents are the natural guardians of their children, but a legal guardian is appointed either by a will, deed, or by the court. A legal guardian looks after children until they reach the age of 21. Most often the guardian is a family member, but not always. Guardianship isn’t something that springs to most people’s minds until it becomes necessary, which may be too late to influence the decision-making. The...
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Criminal Law
Driving Related Offences in Singapore

Driving Related Offences in Singapore

Driving-related offences in Singapore relate to the behaviour and actions of a driver in a vehicle and are commonly described as road traffic offences. They are governed by the Road Traffic Act (RTA). Road traffic offences are distinct from offences relating to a vehicle which come under the jurisdiction of the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Driving-related offences are taken seriously in Singapore and can lead to a fine, imprisonment or...
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Criminal Law
Voyeurism in Singapore

Voyeurism in Singapore

Voyeurism in Singapore is a multi-faceted offence involving men and women, both as perpetrators and as victims. However, the Penal Code has only recently changed in Singapore to make the offence non-gender specific. Because of the ability of the internet to spread information, voyeurism has become a much more far-reaching offence. What is voyeurism? Voyeurism is a perverse behaviour involving deliberate and wilful intrusion of someone’s privacy. Recent changes have...
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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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