PAP passed bill against abuse by bullies. Good job!

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Bill allowing state to intervene and protect vulnerable adults passed in Parliament

By Jalelah Abu Baker @JalelahCNA
18 May 2018 08:08PM (Updated: 18 May 2018 10:33PM)

SINGAPORE: A bill that will allow the Government to intervene to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect and self-neglect was passed in Parliament on Friday (May 18).

The Vulnerable Adults Bill defines such individuals as those aged 18 years or older who - because of mental or physical infirmity, disability or incapacity - are not able to protect themselves.

During the Second Reading of the Bill, Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee said that the bill seeks to protect individuals from, among other things, physical, psychological and emotional abuse and neglect such as deprivation of necessities. It also seeks to protect against self-neglect, which could see vulnerable adults end up living in "grossly" unsanitary or hazardous conditions.

The Bill empowers the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) to enter private premises and to assess a possibly vulnerable adult, if there is reason to believe that the individual was, is, or is at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect or self-neglect.


Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ervene-and-protect-vulnerable-adults-10247408

 

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Bill allowing state to intervene and protect vulnerable adults passed in Parliament

By Jalelah Abu Baker @JalelahCNA
18 May 2018 08:08PM (Updated: 18 May 2018 10:33PM)

SINGAPORE: A bill that will allow the Government to intervene to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect and self-neglect was passed in Parliament on Friday (May 18).

The Vulnerable Adults Bill defines such individuals as those aged 18 years or older who - because of mental or physical infirmity, disability or incapacity - are not able to protect themselves.

During the Second Reading of the Bill, Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee said that the bill seeks to protect individuals from, among other things, physical, psychological and emotional abuse and neglect such as deprivation of necessities. It also seeks to protect against self-neglect, which could see vulnerable adults end up living in "grossly" unsanitary or hazardous conditions.

The Bill empowers the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) to enter private premises and to assess a possibly vulnerable adult, if there is reason to believe that the individual was, is, or is at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect or self-neglect.


Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ervene-and-protect-vulnerable-adults-10247408

BILL REQUIRES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO STEP FORWARD

The effectiveness of the Bill, however, is dependent on those who meet and interact with vulnerable individuals stepping forward to raise alarm bells for community agencies and the authorities to intervene, Mr Lee said.

He cited the example of the “horrible and tragic” case of Annie Ee, an intellectually disabled waitress who died after eight months of abuse by her flatmates.

He also brought up another case in which help was provided after neighbours sounded the alert when they saw a 68-year-old early-stage dementia patient walking around with bruises.

The Family Service Centre (FSC) found that the daughter of the patient, identified as Madam Chua, would beat her mother every time the elderly woman soiled herself or left the stove on.

Social workers found out that the daughter was remorseful, and that her anger stemmed from frustration and stress from dealing with her mother’s failing health and a special needs son.


Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ervene-and-protect-vulnerable-adults-10247408

 

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BILL PROTECTS WHISTLE-BLOWERS AND PROFESSIONALS

Mr Lee gave assurance that the Bill will protect individuals who report such cases to the relevant authorities.

"Whistle-blowers will be protected from civil and criminal liability, as long as they had acted with reasonable care and in good faith," Mr Lee said, adding that professionals such as doctors, lawyers and counsellors will also not be regarded to have breached any professional etiquette or ethics.


Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/new...ervene-and-protect-vulnerable-adults-10247408

 

[AhMeng]

Thank-you for the information. How are you today?

 

[virus]

the marine parade MP obviouslee sigh his relief this is passed and hopefully they will see his handicap in golf as reasons for protection against his bullying peers

 

[JohnTan]

Oppies have been bullying PAP for years. This law would put an end to the political gangsterism of the oppies.

 

[Leongsam]

The worst abuser of adults is the govt.

 

[bushtucker]

must be because of the Annie Ee case:

http://theindependent.sg/couple-tha...-intellectually-disabled-waitress-get-jailed/

 

[ginfreely]

the marine parade MP obviouslee sigh his relief this is passed and hopefully they will see his handicap in golf as reasons for protection against his bullying peers

What shit are you talking about? Did he play golf using office time or involve office expenses? If not it’s none of his peers’ business.

 

[ginfreely]

The worst abuser of adults is the govt.

The cases highlighted already showed the worst abusers of adults are the caretakers of the weak and vulnerable indeed.

 

[ginfreely]

Good that such a bill will give instant karma to bullies abusing their position as caretakers.

 

[eatshitndie]

tanwahtiu is the most vulnerable yet abusive around here. kena mental case already by british empire and opium. must lock up in imh for good. better for him to jump into marina bay.

 

[sweetiepie]

KNN this bill really good can allow chenghu lang call wee hoo wee hoo to send siao lang to imh KNN

 

[AhMeng]

tanwahtiu is the most vulnerable yet abusive around here. kena mental case already by british empire and opium. must lock up in imh for good. better for him to jump into marina bay.

The number of rubbish threads he has authored is pretty amazing .

Each time I look at the thread title and starter name, I will think twice before even clicking on it. Lol

Should create a Section solely for him to start threads for his own pleasure. Lol

 

[ginfreely]

@Leongsam why is this thread moved to trivia. Please move it back.

 

[TKB]

They should backdate the Law to deal with these 3 bullies....

 

[musashi]

@Leongsam why is this thread moved to trivia. Please move it back.

Serves you right!
:p​

 

[ginfreely]

They should backdate the Law to deal with these 3 bullies....

Let’s put it this way you will be thankful of such a bill passed when you are the sicked elderly being bullied by your own daughter caretaker and government can intervene due to this bill. That’s the real life example quoted in this news report.

 

[ginfreely]

Serves you right!
:p​

Obviously you are telling lies when all I did tonight is to highlight the truth that banning nicks doing sexual harassment would be highly dissuasive as what French lawmakers agreed.

 

[AhMeng]

Trash belongs to the Bin. Lol