Why Might You Need to Prove an Alibi? There are a variety of legal quandaries in which one might find oneself in which it is critically important to be able to prove an alibi, i.e. where you or someone else was (or was not) at a particular time on a…
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Don’t Dismiss an Employee for Misconduct Without Conducting a Due Inquiry
If an employee has misconducted himself at work, employers are often driven to dismiss that employee in a fit of anger. Under section 14(1) of the Employment Act however, employers are required to conduct a “due inquiry” before dismissing employees covered under the Employment Act without notice for misconduct. Alternatively,…
7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Setting up a Trust in Singapore
When a property is held on trust, one person (the trustee) is responsible for managing the property for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary). The trust is a very flexible tool that can serve many functions. Here are some situations in which you may wish to set up a…
Can You Make a Will via Text Message in Singapore?
Do you recall our article on how to make a will in Singapore? We had said that a will must be committed to writing but in the current digital era, do you think electronic or online wills could be given the same recognition as that of a conventional will? Text Messages Can…
5 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed When Donating through Crowdfunding Sites
Have you ever been approached by students in uniform along Orchard Road, seeking a small donation towards a charitable cause? Now imagine that instead of walking along Orchard Road, you are browsing the Internet. Here, student volunteers are replaced by crowdfunding platforms, which similarly seek donations from you. The rise…
Outrage of Modesty of Victims Under 14: How is the Offender’s Sentence Decided?
In the 2017 case of GBR v PP, the Singapore High Court laid down a sentencing framework for aggravated outrage of modesty cases under section 354(2) of the Penal Code. This article will explore this sentencing framework for those convicted of outraging the modesty of victims under 14 years old. Outrage…
Don’t Try These 8 Tricks at Singapore’s Casinos Unless You Want to Be Arrested
“Go big or go home” says the gambler seated beside you at the blackjack table. Everyone knows the odds in a casino are against the player, so you’re both probably trying different tricks to win. Some, like counting cards in your mind, are legal. However, most of the other ways…
Love Gone Wrong: A SingaporeLegalAdvice Valentine’s Day Special
The single most anticipated and most dreaded day of the year is here – February 14, or Valentine’s Day. If you are happily attached, you probably belong to the first group. If you are single, you probably have a few tricks up your sleeve to find a date and get…
Can Freegans be Arrested for Theft When Dumpster-Diving for Food in Singapore?
In the face of rising food waste, freeganism has been gaining popularity as people (known as freegans) turn to dumpsters to find food that has been discarded but is still in edible condition. However, can this practice of dumpster-diving get freegans arrested for theft in Singapore? Is Freeganism Theft? Under…
5 Legal Obstacles LGBT Couples Face in Singapore (and How to Overcome Them)
In Singapore, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual (LGBT) families and couples are not given the same legal recognition as their heterosexual counterparts. For example, same-sex marriage is not recognised, and LGBT couples face legal obstacles that prevent them from both being the legal parents of children together as a couple. This…
