OBS in State Courts today 30 Oct 2024.
Tiagong , obs going to US for
medical treatment .
anyone knows what illness ?
serious or not ?
Will obs be getting a Specialist
Report ?
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In Singapore, while there is no direct exemption from serving jail time for ill or sick individuals, cases involving seriously ill or aged offenders may sometimes result in alternative forms of punishment or modified sentencing.
The courts consider such factors on a case-by-case basis, primarily weighing the severity of the illness, the crime committed, and the potential for alternative measures, such as home detention or postponement of the sentence.
Precedents exist, often involving high-profile individuals or elderly defendants with critical health conditions. In some cases, courts have allowed delayed sentences to accommodate medical treatment, but complete exemptions from jail time due to illness are rare.
For example, in 2019, the case of former tour guide Yang Yin, who was convicted of criminal breach of trust, saw adjustments to sentencing due to health and age factors.
However, the final decisions always reflect the seriousness of the offense, the need for punishment, and any mitigating circumstances, with the courts generally erring on the side of ensuring accountability.
While there’s some flexibility, the general stance in Singapore remains firm, especially for serious offenses, with exemptions granted only in extraordinary circumstances.