SINGAPORE, March 6 (The Straits Times/ANN): The maximum penalties for three sexual offences are set to be increased as the Singapre Government seeks to send a strong signal that it takes a tough stance against such crimes.
The proposed changes come after a review of penalties for hurt and sexual offences, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (pic) said in Parliament on Friday (March 5).
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