Offence of scandalizing the court in Singapore

In Singapore, the offence of scandalizing the court or scandalizing the judiciary is committed when a person performs any act or publishes any writing that is calculated to bring a court or a judge of the court into contempt, or to lower their authority. An act or statement that alleges bias, lack of impartiality, impropriety or any wrongdoing concerning a judge in the exercise of his judicial function falls within the offence.

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Offence of scandalizing the court in Singapore

In Singapore, the offence of scandalizing the court or scandalizing the judiciary is committed when a person performs any act or publishes any writing that is calculated to bring a court or a judge of the court into contempt, or to lower their authority. An act or statement that alleges bias, lack of impartiality, impropriety or any wrongdoing concerning a judge in the exercise of his judicial function falls within the offence.

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