The Miscellaneous Offences Act
It is illegal to appear nude in public, or in private if viewable by passers-by, in Singapore.
This is governed by Chapter 184 of the Singapore Penal Code -
the Miscellanous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act, specifically Section 27A of Part IV[1]. It states:
"Appearing nude in public or private place
27A. —(1) Any person who appears nude —
(a) in a public place; or
(b) in a private place and is exposed to public view,
shall be guilty of an offense and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding
$2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both. [12/96]
(2) For the purpose of this section, the reference to a person appearing nude includes
a person who is clad in such a manner as to offend against public decency or order. [12/96]
(3) Where an offence under this section is committed in a private place, it shall be
lawful for a police officer to enter the private place without the authority of the
owner or occupier of the private place to effect the arrest of the offender. [12/96]
(4) In effecting entry under subsection (3), it shall be lawful for a police officer
to use such force as may be necessary to enter the private place. [12/96]
Any person may arrest offender
28. It shall be lawful for any person whatsoever to arrest any person found offending against this Part and to deliver him to any police officer."
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It is illegal to appear nude in public, or in private if viewable by passers-by, in Singapore.
This is governed by Chapter 184 of the Singapore Penal Code -
the Miscellanous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act, specifically Section 27A of Part IV[1]. It states:
"Appearing nude in public or private place
27A. —(1) Any person who appears nude —
(a) in a public place; or
(b) in a private place and is exposed to public view,
shall be guilty of an offense and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding
$2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both. [12/96]
(2) For the purpose of this section, the reference to a person appearing nude includes
a person who is clad in such a manner as to offend against public decency or order. [12/96]
(3) Where an offence under this section is committed in a private place, it shall be
lawful for a police officer to enter the private place without the authority of the
owner or occupier of the private place to effect the arrest of the offender. [12/96]
(4) In effecting entry under subsection (3), it shall be lawful for a police officer
to use such force as may be necessary to enter the private place. [12/96]
Any person may arrest offender
28. It shall be lawful for any person whatsoever to arrest any person found offending against this Part and to deliver him to any police officer."
http://fireopal82.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html
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