Racist comments made in public may break laws in Singapore: Lawyers


A Ngee Ann Polytechnic lecturer allegedly directed racist remarks at a mixed-race couple while they were out in Orchard Road.- DAVE PARKASH/FACEBOOK

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): From the Penal Code to the Protection from Harassment Act, lawyers say Singapore has a range of laws to guard against racist comments.

They apply whether the comments were made online or involved a non-verbal gesture made in public. The law can also be invoked even if there was no intention to hurt racial or religion feelings.

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