03-08-2021, 08:13 AM
By Cheryl Lin
02 Aug 2021 03:21PM
(Updated: 03 Aug 2021 12:48AM)
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The proposed harsher punishments would see maximum jail terms raised by a year for molestation and two other sexual offences involving minors.
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Currently, this offence is punishable with a maximum jail term of two years, a fine or caning, or a combination of these.
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The Bill is also seeking harsher punishments for engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a minor, aged between 14 and 16, or causing them to view a sexual image – and for similar activities done in front of a minor aged between 16 and 18.
It aims to raise maximum jail terms for these from one to two years.
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Another amendment involves clarifying that voluntarily obstructing public servants from carrying out their public functions can arise from providing false information – rather than just physically obstructing them.
The Bill aims to raise maximum jail terms for this offence from three months to six months, to align the penalty with a similar offence under another section of the Penal Code.
Much more at: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sin...t-15360976
02 Aug 2021 03:21PM
(Updated: 03 Aug 2021 12:48AM)
......
The proposed harsher punishments would see maximum jail terms raised by a year for molestation and two other sexual offences involving minors.
......
Currently, this offence is punishable with a maximum jail term of two years, a fine or caning, or a combination of these.
......
The Bill is also seeking harsher punishments for engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a minor, aged between 14 and 16, or causing them to view a sexual image – and for similar activities done in front of a minor aged between 16 and 18.
It aims to raise maximum jail terms for these from one to two years.
......
Another amendment involves clarifying that voluntarily obstructing public servants from carrying out their public functions can arise from providing false information – rather than just physically obstructing them.
The Bill aims to raise maximum jail terms for this offence from three months to six months, to align the penalty with a similar offence under another section of the Penal Code.
Much more at: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sin...t-15360976
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