What is the death penalty in Singapore?
Singapore changed its laws in 2012 to remove specific offences from the obligatory death penalty. In a 2005 study by The Straits Times, 95% of Singaporeans said they thought their nation should keep the death sentence. A large majority of the population continues to favour the usage of the death penalty, with more than 80%…
Singapore changed its laws in 2012 to remove specific offences from the obligatory death penalty. In a 2005 study by The Straits Times, 95% of Singaporeans said they thought their nation should keep the death sentence.
A large majority of the population continues to favour the usage of the death penalty, with more than 80% of Singaporeans saying that their nation should keep it in place in 2021, despite the fact that support has gradually decreased over the years.
The most recent hangings in Singapore took place on July 7, 2022, when Norasharee bin Gous, 48, a Singaporean, and Kalwant Singh Jogindar Singh, 31, both of Malaysia, were hung for smuggling more than 120g of heroin.
What is the death penalty in Singapore?
Singapore has a law that allows for the death penalty. Long drop hanging is the method of execution, and it often occurs early on a Friday.
Singaporean law mandates the death sentence for 33 crimes, including murder, drug trafficking, terrorism, and the use of firearms.
