The Halsbury's Laws of Singapore on Criminal Law is an essential resource for those navigating the intricate landscape of Singapore's criminal law. This comprehensive volume primarily covers the Penal Code 1871, providing a detailed exploration of criminal liability principles, offences against the state, human body, property, and more. It features updates on significant legislative changes, including the Guns, Explosive and Weapons Control Act 2021 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973.
Publisher: LexisNexis Singapore
This volume primarily covers the Penal Code 1871, providing a detailed exploration of criminal liability principles, offences against the state, human body, property, and more. It features updates on significant legislative changes, including the Guns, Explosive and Weapons Control Act 2021 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973. The book also includes recent landmark cases such as PP v China Railway Tunnel Group Co Ltd [2025] SGHC 101, Jumaat bin Mohamed Sayed and ors v A-G [2025] 1 SLR 1287 (CA), and Narsh Kumar s/o Nagesvaran v PP [2025] SGHC 165. Legal professionals, law students, academics, government officials, and corporate legal departments will find this volume invaluable for its authoritative insights, statutory guidance, and case law analysis, making it a crucial tool for litigation, research, and policy development.
1. PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY
2. GENERAL DEFENCES
3. OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE AND THE PUBLIC
4. OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
5. OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY
6. MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
7. DRUG OFFENCES
8. ARMS OFFENCES
9. OFFENCES RELATING TO EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES
10. CORRUPTION
11. HARASSMENT
12. PUBLIC ORDER