Cyberbullying and Children: What It Is and How to Stop It
In today’s digital age, the lives of children and youths are deeply intertwined with smart devices and the Internet.
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Should Police and Courts Step in to Tackle School Bullying in Singapore?
School bullying remains a pressing issue in Singapore, leading many to wonder if higher authorities, like the police or courts, should intervene.
Legal Framework for Workplace Harassment-How a Lawyer Can Help
This article delves into the legal framework surrounding workplace harassment in Singapore. It explores lawyers’ crucial role in assisting victims in navigating this complex landscape.
My application for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) has been denied. What can I do next?
If you are a victim of family violence and your application for a Personal Protection Order (PPO) has been denied,
Outrage of Modesty: Practical Considerations
What is outrage of modesty? Section 354 of the Penal Code criminalises the use of criminal force on another person
Driving while under Influence of Drink or Drugs – Road Traffic Act (Chapter 276)
67 – 1) Any person who, when driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle on a road or other
Protection from Harassment Act 2014
Victims of non-physical harassment may rely on the Protection from Harassment Act 2014 (POHA) to seek legal redress and obtain monetary compensation against the offender.
Theft – s378 of the Penal Code
Theft under Section 378 covers a broad range of offences that involve the dishonest appropriation of someone else’s property.
Common Driving Offences and their Punishments
A key legislation which proscribes dangerous driving behaviour in Singapore is the Road Traffic Act (“RTA”). This legislation regulates the conduct of road users and the use of vehicles in Singapore.
Criminal Force & Assault – s350 and 351 of the Penal Code
Assault under Section 351 is, similar to criminal force, a charge that is taken very seriously in Singapore.
Littering in Public Places FAQs
If you throw any rubbish on the ground, it is littering. This includes littering from a high rise building and from a vehicle.
Capital Offences / Death Penalty in Singapore
Singapore reserves the death penalty for a narrow range of the most serious criminal offences. This includes certain violent crimes