Harassment in Singapore is governed by the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA), which was set in force in 2014. It provides protection against multiple forms of harassment, both online and in real life. The act is regularly revised and expanded to...
Criminal Defence
3 Types of White Collar Crimes Punishable Under Singapore Law
Singapore’s authorities have been stepping up their efforts to tackle white collar crime, employing cutting-edge technology to identify and prosecute even the most complex of cases. Most white collar crimes are usually characterised by deceit,...
Definitions and Examples of Common Sexual Crimes in Singapore
Between 2017 to 2019, a total of 6,988 reports of sexual assault were made in Singapore. According to The Straits Times, the number of reported rape cases has jumped 75 per cent in the past 5 years, due to greater awareness and willingness to report it....
Understanding Singapore’s Laws on Criminal Breach of Trust (CBT)
In November 2015, six members of Singapore’s City Harvest Church, including its founder Kong Hee, were found guilty of criminal breach of trust (CBT) and sentenced to jail terms ranging from 21 months to 8 years. They were charged with misappropriating...
What Counts as Sexual Harassment under Singapore Law?
Anyone can be a victim of sexual harassment or assault, regardless of their age, gender or background. It can happen at school, at work, in public or even at home, and the vast majority of victims know the perpetrator. Research has shown a quarter of...
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