by IRB Law LLP | Jan 12, 2020
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...
by IRB Law LLP | Jan 12, 2020
What is Defamation? In Singapore, defamation is a criminal offence (section 499 of the Penal Code). The police can take action and arrest the offender for defamation if sufficient evidence is found. For the prosecution of a defamation offence, it is necessary to prove...
by IRB Law LLP | Jan 12, 2020
Legal Age for Prostitution in Singapore If you’re here, you might be wondering, “Is prostitution legal in Singapore?”. The answer, that may surprise visitors who are used to Singapore’s squeaky clean image, is yes, there is legal prostitution in...
by IRB Law LLP | Jan 12, 2020
Rape in Singapore has been on the rise, with one of the more recent incidents being the British trio who were sentenced to 5½ to 6½ years imprisonment and with each of them receiving between 5 to 8 strokes of the cane. In July 2017, Muhammad Iskander Ismail (28 years...
by IRB Law LLP | Jan 12, 2020
Drink driving in Singapore has serious consequences, including the potential for loss of life. For an accused drink driver, it may potentially also lead to a ruined life. The authorities show no fear nor favour in prosecuting such offences. If one is found driving...
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