Offences Relating to Unlawful Assembly and Rioting

Offences Relating to Unlawful Assembly and Rioting

The Little India riot which took place on 8 December 2013 is the most recent large-scale riot to happen in Singapore in over 40 years. The violence, destruction and criminality began after an accident which killed Indian national, Sakthivel Kumaravelu and which...
Smuggling of Contraband Goods in Singapore

Smuggling of Contraband Goods in Singapore

The importation of uncustomed goods (otherwise known as smuggling of contraband goods) is an offence under the Customs Act. While goods such as tobacco and alcohol are not illegal in Singapore, they attract significant duties and taxes. Bringing in these goods without...
Road Rage Singapore Law

Road Rage Singapore Law

Road Rage is can be a fairly common occurrence in Singapore, perhaps due to the large populace, and city environment, which can make driving all the more stressful. In January of 2017, an online interview by Channel NewsAsia revealed that out of the 800 respondents...
Sentencing Possibilities

Sentencing Possibilities

While it is in the public’s interest to impose tough punishment on offenders of serious crimes in order to maintain the peace and order we enjoy in Singapore, there are wider alternatives available for less serious crimes. The punishment must fit the particular...
Fighting In Singapore

Fighting In Singapore

In the most recent spade of public order offences this year, a 34-year-old man was arrested after he brandished at least two knives at a coffee shop in July 2017, hit a 66-year-old man over the head with a plastic chair and refusing to submit particulars to the...
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