Introduction In a now-viral video, a ‘sovereign’ lady is seen confronting several police officers and members of the public who express concern she is not wearing a mask. Subsequently, said lady is charged for, among other things, failing to wear a mask in public. She...
General Overview The phrase “criminal breach of trust” may appear sophisticated and intimidating to many common people. A criminal breach of trust generally entails the misappropriation of finances or property, although it can encompass a wide range of...
The Protection from Harassment Act (POHA) has finally introduced long-awaited remedies against harassment, covering offences not only inside Singapore but also those committed from outside against persons residing in Singapore, including attacks from the internet. The...
Voluntarily Causing Hurt represents minor injuries that one person can cause to another. This term is located under section 321 of the Penal Code of Singapore. Voluntarily causing hurt cases can be fairly common in Singapore, given the myriad of circumstances under...
The term “Outrage of modesty” is a formal term used to describe an act of molestation. Incidents of outrage of modesty or molestation may happen at anywhere, anytime. Such crimes have unfortunately been on the rise in Singapore, most notably on our public transport...
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