The below Singaporean statutes were selected based on their relation to the following.
- Tort
- Criminal offences
- Criminal procedures
- Enforcement of Criminal laws
Statute | Purpose | Implementation |
---|---|---|
Interpretation Act 1965 | Defines terms and expressions and governs statutory interpretation | |
Penal Code 1871 | Defines criminal offenses and penalties | |
Criminal Procedure Code | Governs the procedure for criminal justice | |
Misuse of Drugs Act | Addresses drug-related offenses | |
Women’s Charter | Protects women and children with provisions on domestic violence | |
Protection from Harassment Act | Deals with harassment and anti-social behavior | |
Kidnapping Act | Covers kidnapping and abduction offenses | |
Sedition Act | Addresses seditious acts, speech, and publications | |
Official Secrets Act | Protects state secrets and official information | |
Vandalism Act | Addresses vandalism and property defacement | |
Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act | Provides for the confiscation of benefits from serious crimes | |
Prevention of Corruption Act | Addresses corruption offenses | |
Public Order Act | Governs public order and assemblies | |
Societies Act | Regulates societies and associations | |
Internal Security Act | Addresses national security and preventive detention | |
Moneylenders Act | Regulates moneylending activities | |
Gambling Control Act 2022 | Governs gambling activities | |
Remote Gambling Act | Regulates remote gambling | |
Casino Control Act | Regulates casinos and gambling | |
Undesirable Publications Act | Addresses undesirable publications | |
Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act | Addresses terrorism financing | |
Extradition Act | Governs extradition of offenders | |
Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act | Provides for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters | |
Computer Misuse Act | Addresses cybercrimes and computer misuse | |
Strategic Goods (Control) Act | Controls the transfer of strategic goods | |
Enlistment Act | Governs national service and enlistment | |
Road Traffic Act | Governs road traffic offenses | |
Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Act 2015 | Regulates liquor supply and consumption | |
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act | Regulates employment of foreign workers | |
Immigration Act | Governs immigration offenses | |
Passports Act | Governs passport-related offenses | |
Public Entertainments Act | Regulates public entertainments | |
Films Act | Governs film distribution and exhibition | |
Broadcasting Act | Regulates broadcasting services | |
Public Order and Safety (Special Powers) Act 2018 | Provides special powers for public order and safety | |
Terrorism (Suppression of Bombings) Act | Addresses terrorism bombings | |
Coroners Act | Governs coronial investigations | |
Registration of Criminals Act | Regulates the registration of criminals | |
Minor Offences Act | Governs minor offenses | |
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act | Regulates maritime and port activities | |
Merchant Shipping Act | Governs merchant shipping and related offenses | |
International Child Abduction Act | Addresses international child abduction |