Is there any crime in Singapore?
In Singapore, crime rates are some of the lowest in the world. As of 2016, the greatest domestic vice concern remains as commercial offences over the Internet, with a 47 percent increase between 2014 and 2015.
What is the sentence for kidnapping in Singapore?
The punishment for kidnapping from Singapore or kidnapping from lawful guardianship is imprisonment for up to ten years, and a fine or caning. It may be noted that under the Kidnapping Act, it is an offence to abduct or wrongfully restrain or wrongfully confine a person with intent to hold that person for ransom.
Is kidnapping punishable by death in Singapore?
364. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered, or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered, shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life and shall, if he is not sentenced to death, also be liable to caning.
What constitutes sexual offences under Singapore Penal Code?
The Penal Code in Singapore covers sexual offences such as rape, sexual penetration without consent, and more. These offences usually involve a victim’s lack of consent towards the sexual act done to them. But what does consent mean?
What is the Criminal Law Reform Bill in Singapore?
In Singapore, criminal offences are mostly governed by the Penal Code. On 6 May 2019, the Criminal Law Reform Bill (“the Bill”) was passed in Parliament. With the last major review of the Penal Code being in 2007, when it is implemented, the Bill will introduce a number of new offences.
What is an obscene or indecent act in Singapore?
It should also be noted that though the Singapore High Court stated in the same case that an “obscene or indecent act” is not statutorily defined, it would include acts like sexual intercourse and other explicit sexual acts. Section 376E of the Penal Code, on sexual grooming, is another piece of legislation that aims to protect minors under 16.
What is the punishment for sex offence?
If the sexual activity in question relates to the penetration of the mouth with the penis or the penetration of the vagina or anus, the punishment can be any combination of a fine, caning or a maximum of ten year’s imprisonment. If the sexual activity relates to anything else, the punishment can be a fine, imprisonment for up to two years, or both.