And anyone who abets an offence outside Singapore can also be
tried by Singapore courts.
The Ministry explained that given the transnational nature of crime
today, it is necessary to ensure that those who seek to promote
criminal acts in Singapore from the safety of being outside
Singapore, can be brought to justice if and when they are found
here.
Examples showing the need to enact such a provision include when a
person who, outside Singapore, plans or instigates a crime to be
carried out in Singapore by other people in Singapore or sends
drugs into Singapore which are distributed by other people.
The second reading of the Penal Code Amendment Bill is expected
during next month's Parliament sitting. - CNA/ir
Why did they propose this commercial sex thing to be
transnational?
From what I see, the reason for transnationality is to protect
Singapore's interest in the event the crime is planned overseas.
However, how does going for a child sex tour harm the interest of
Singapore?
