chillz88 SG Commercial sex with someone under 18 is now a crime Posted: 17 September 2007 1757 hrs SINGAPORE: Commercial sex with someone under 18 is now a crime under the law. This and other changes have been made following a comprehensive review of Singapore's Penal Code. It is the first massive review of the criminal laws and penalties in Singapore since 1984. Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/300358/1/.html
Darkness_hacker99 SG So does it means commercial sex with someone above 18 is not a crime? So in the first place commercial sex is legal?
Othello_Red SG ' I'd suspect that it would be licensed there? As for this new legislation, I can't quite get my hands on it yet, but I'd suspect that the would define and interpret the word "commercial" rather broadly. I believe the judiciary will not take kindly to a narrow intrepretation limiting it to a purely cash transaction. As for the teens, under 16 should be statutory rape. 16 to 18 should be legal as long as there is consent for both parties unless there are elements of illegality.
Othello_Red SG A simple answer to that is as long as there are no elements that are illegal, then yes, no crime. Else, lack of consent would consitute rape, underage would be statutory rape, if done at certain places, might constitute indecent acts, etc.
Slipshade SG Is this law protecting and restricting the males as well? Young boys can be victims too, and young students should not be allowed to pay for those services.
norm SG They can always claim that its a free sexual intercourse and not commercial sex, no money is involved.
norm SG This is to prohibit those dirty old uncles who go to geylang every night to source for girls below 18.
