by IRB Law LLP | Aug 1, 2022
General Overview Men could not be rape victims until the new Criminal Law Reform Act (CLRA) 2019 went into effect on January 1, 2020. In Singapore, both men and women can now be considered rape victims. However, because rape is defined as the use of one’s penis...
by IRB Law LLP | Aug 1, 2022
General Overview In Singapore, it is strictly forbidden for close family members to have sexual relations. Incest is the act of having sexual encounters with a close relative or family member, whether the individual is male or female. Having a sexual connection with...
by IRB Law LLP | Jul 31, 2022
General Overview Singapore has the world’s strictest drug regulations by far. The country’s diligent enforcement of the Misuse of Drugs Act has made it unlawful to even possess a modest amount of illicit narcotic drugs. If a person is discovered in...
by IRB Law LLP | Jul 31, 2022
General Overview The prosecution must show every element of the alleged criminal offence beyond a reasonable doubt to establish that the accused person has committed it. The accused does not have to prove his innocence, albeit statutory presumption might reverse the...
by IRB Law LLP | Jul 30, 2022
General Overview Cyber-flashing is the deliberate transmission of unwanted material that may be considered indecent. These may contain images of one’s genitalia, pornography, or other material that may elicit sentiments of disgust in the receiver. In certain...
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