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Assault or use of criminal force to a person with intent to outrage modesty. 354.—. (1) Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage the modesty of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or ...
Mar 1, 2022 · Section 354(2) of the Penal Code provides for harsher punishments in outrage of modesty cases involving victims below 14 years of age. In this case, the offender shall be punished with a fine, caning, up to 5 years’ jail or any combination of these punishments.
May 29, 2021 · • Section 354(2) of the Penal Code: outrage of modesty offences involved victims below 14 years old. • Section 354A of the Penal Code: outrage of modesty offences committed in lifts, physical threats, voluntarily causing hurt, wrongful restraint, and death.
In Singapore, acts of sexual molestation are criminalised by section 354 of the Penal Code. It describes outrage of modesty as “assault or use of criminal force to any person, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely to outrage the modesty of that person.”
Nov 8, 2023 · This article explores insights into the outrage of modesty (molest) under Penal Code Section 354, classified under the “Criminal Force and Assault” category.
Sep 22, 2022 · Harsher penalties are imposed in certain outrage of modesty cases, such as: Outraging the modesty of domestic maids (Penal Code section 73) Outraging the modesty of victims who are younger than 14 years old (Penal Code section 354(2)
Oct 15, 2023 · According to section 354(2) of the Penal Code, anyone found guilty of committing outrage of modesty offences against persons below 14 years old will be imprisoned for up to 5 years, fined, receive caning or a combination of all three.
Enshrined in Section 354 of the Penal Code in Singapore, outrage of modesty is essentially the assault of a person or the use of criminal force towards a person. But how does this differ from simply striking a blow or trying to hurt someone?
The Outrage of Modesty or Molestation, is a terrifying and traumatizing experience for the victims. These opportunistic crimes may take place anywhere and anytime, as the perpetrators may strike in the cover of a crowd or at secluded places when the victims are alone.
Jul 27, 2022 · In Singapore, outrage of modesty – commonly known as molest – is governed by section 354 of the Penal Code (Cap 224). Outrage of modesty occurs when someone assaults or uses criminal force on a person, intending or knowing that they are likely to outrage the modesty of that person.
Jun 5, 2024 · On 25 February 2024, a 67-year-old man had allegedly molested a 28-year-old woman along Bayfront Avenue. The man will be charged with one count of outrage of modesty under Section 354 (1) Penal Code 1871 and one count of criminal force under Section 352 Penal Code 1871.
Dec 31, 2021 · Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Code and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, of which he is guilty within Singapore.
Mar 15, 2022 · According to Section 354 of the Penal Code, outrage of modesty refers to someone who “assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage the modesty of that person.” But what does it mean to outrage one’s modesty?
Under the Singapore law, acts constituting an outrage of modesty are criminalized under s354 of the Penal Code 1871. It states that: -
Section 354 describes outrage of modesty as an assault or use of criminal force to a person with intent to outrage or knowing that it would likely outrage the modesty of that person. The description is not very specific and allows the court to assess each case on its own merits.
May 9, 2022 · Section 354 of the Penal Code sets out the definition of outrage of modesty which states that: “Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage the modesty of that person…”.
Section 354 of the Penal Code defines “outrage of modesty” as the assault or use of criminal force to a person to outrage modesty. Under this provision, it is essential that there was use of criminal force to find a person guilty of this crime.
Dec 1, 2023 · 1. What Is Outrage Of Modesty In Singapore? In Singapore, the outrage of modesty is a serious offence, referring to acts of molestation. This is outlined under Section 354 (1) of the Penal Code of Singapore, which criminalises the use of criminal force on a person with the intent to outrage the modesty of that person.
Jul 12, 2022 · The offence of outrage of modesty under Section 354 (1) of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term which may extend to three years, a fine, caning, or any combination of such punishments.
Jun 27, 2018 · “Ray and his team are efficient! He prepared and presented pre-mention representation on my behalf to Agc for my charge on section 354 chap 224 of penal code by the police. He made changes upon my request after seeing the first draft and from the night we met and in less than 2 weeks, he got it presented to Agc!
Feb 28, 2022 · (a) Outrage of Modesty: To enhance deterrence, and allow the courts to deal with egregious cases more severely, the maximum imprisonment term for outrage of modesty under section 354 (1) of the Penal Code will be increased from two years to three years.
Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Code and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, of which he is guilty within Singapore.
Aug 25, 2021 · The offence of outrage of modesty under Section 354 (1) of the Penal Code carries an imprisonment term which may extend to two years, or a fine, or caning, or any combination of such punishments.
The man will be charged in court on 29 June 2024 with the offence of theft of a motor vehicle under Section 379A of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years, and a fine. The Police would like to advise all motorcycle owners to adopt the following crime prevention measures:
