In the recent release of annual statistics, the police said there were 1,480 molestation cases in 2021. ST FILE
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The courts will be able to deal with molesters more severely from Tuesday (March 1), as increased penalties for sex crimes kick in.
The Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2021 was passed by Parliament on Sept 12 last year.
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