Author: Singapore Law Simplified

Ragging and Bullying in Singapore – Understanding, Legal Implications, and Support Options Impact of Ragging and Bullying Victims of ragging or bullying often suffer from mental health issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and low self-esteem, which can hurt their academic or work performance. In extreme cases, these experiences may even lead to suicidal thoughts. Prevalence…

Deciding whether to become a whistleblower or informer can be stressful, especially when considering the risks involved. Whistleblowers are typically employees who report illegal, fraudulent, or unethical behavior within an organisation. Informers, more broadly, report criminal activities to authorities and may include whistleblowers. Duty to Report Under Singapore law, individuals are legally obligated to report…

Counterfeit medicines and health products are fake versions of legitimate items, designed to look like real, registered products. These may contain incorrect or harmful substances or may have the right active ingredient but in incorrect doses. Packaging is often deliberately misleading. While expired products aren’t necessarily counterfeit, if they are relabelled and sold as unexpired,…

If someone continues to harass or stalk you despite a protection order, it’s important to take immediate action. This guide explains what protection orders are, what counts as a breach, and how you can respond. What Are Protection Orders? In Singapore, two main types of protection orders exist: Additional orders under the Women’s Charter include…

Victims of crimes often wonder if they can receive compensation from the offender, especially when suing is not financially feasible or might take a long time. To address this, courts can issue a compensation order under Section 359 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). This article explains what a compensation order entails, when it can…