Caning for drugs in Singapore
Discussion
Just interested to hear the views on here as we seem to have lost the war on drugs and the respect for the Police so it’s arm the police or sentencing like this? Btw I do view our country backwards when it comes to Singapore.
Ye Ming Yuen: UK condemns Singapore after Briton jailed for drug offences 'caned 24 times' http://news.sky.com/story/ye-ming-yuen-uk-condemns...
Ye Ming Yuen: UK condemns Singapore after Briton jailed for drug offences 'caned 24 times' http://news.sky.com/story/ye-ming-yuen-uk-condemns...
Oh dear never mind silly brits should not act like they do at home in countries that have far more punitive laws.
I always find it very amusing when travelers from the UK fall foul of foreign laws and they and their representatives start moaning that said foreign countries laws are to harsh.
I always find it very amusing when travelers from the UK fall foul of foreign laws and they and their representatives start moaning that said foreign countries laws are to harsh.
I lived in Singapore for nearly 20 years.
Singapore, has long and very publicly made its stance clear on its zero tolerance of illegal drugs.
Every person in the country knows these rules.
Every time you fly into the country you are given a leaflet stating these laws and the punishments.
There are notices all over the airport.
It's not exactly as if he didn't know, and he got caught.
he was then let out on bail, and got caught doing the same thing again .....
Given the stance on drugs there, he is lucky he didn't end up on the end of a rope.
As is often said in Singapore, they have many rules, and many laws with all sorts of penalties, but the most important one is, don't get caught!
Singapore, has long and very publicly made its stance clear on its zero tolerance of illegal drugs.
Every person in the country knows these rules.
Every time you fly into the country you are given a leaflet stating these laws and the punishments.
There are notices all over the airport.
It's not exactly as if he didn't know, and he got caught.
he was then let out on bail, and got caught doing the same thing again .....
Given the stance on drugs there, he is lucky he didn't end up on the end of a rope.
As is often said in Singapore, they have many rules, and many laws with all sorts of penalties, but the most important one is, don't get caught!
crofty1984 said:
I'd go the other way - legalisation and control.
never happen in Singapore, as much because of international pressure. One of the largest shipping hubs in teh world, and a huge free trade port, that is a short (and very porous border route) from some of the largest growing areas means that it would very quickly become a huge transit point for vast quantities outbound to other countries. crofty1984 said:
I'd go the other way - legalisation and control.
I'm of the same opinion, it seems like a much more sensible approach. In this case however, their hard-line stance is common knowledge. If you go to someone else's country and flout their laws then you should expect to receive their punishment.
XJSJohn said:
I lived in Singapore for nearly 20 years.
Singapore, has long and very publicly made its stance clear on its zero tolerance of illegal drugs.
Every person in the country knows these rules.
Every time you fly into the country you are given a leaflet stating these laws and the punishments.
There are notices all over the airport.
It's not exactly as if he didn't know, and he got caught.
he was then let out on bail, and got caught doing the same thing again .....
Given the stance on drugs there, he is lucky he didn't end up on the end of a rope.
As is often said in Singapore, they have many rules, and many laws with all sorts of penalties, but the most important one is, don't get caught!
Worked in Singapore and echo this. Don't go to a nation with a clear policy on drug use get caught and moan. They have many laws we would find regressive but as I recall from colleagues out there for 20 plus years non of them were ever an issue.Singapore, has long and very publicly made its stance clear on its zero tolerance of illegal drugs.
Every person in the country knows these rules.
Every time you fly into the country you are given a leaflet stating these laws and the punishments.
There are notices all over the airport.
It's not exactly as if he didn't know, and he got caught.
he was then let out on bail, and got caught doing the same thing again .....
Given the stance on drugs there, he is lucky he didn't end up on the end of a rope.
As is often said in Singapore, they have many rules, and many laws with all sorts of penalties, but the most important one is, don't get caught!
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hstewie said:
hstewie said: I don't do drugs but if you asked me to write a list of countries where I definitely wouldn't do drugs Singapore would be right up there on my list.
Been there once and they don't mess around.
When ever I transit through dubai I am always very careful what I pack in my medical /first aid kit for this very reason(I always remove the nurofen plus) Been there once and they don't mess around.
I'd not dream of visiting Dubai, Qatar etc etc, however I'd love to go to Singapore.
I've no issues with their laws - however I don't do drugs, don't litter etc etc and treat my hosts as I expect my visitors to treat me. If some stupid tt does drugs there and gets caught then tough st. They can cane him to death for all I care.
I've no issues with their laws - however I don't do drugs, don't litter etc etc and treat my hosts as I expect my visitors to treat me. If some stupid t
t does drugs there and gets caught then tough st. They can cane him to death for all I care.citizensm1th said:
Oh dear never mind silly brits should not act like they do at home in countries that have far more punitive laws.
I always find it very amusing when travelers from the UK fall foul of foreign laws and they and their representatives start moaning that said foreign countries laws are to harsh.
Must be one of those days....we agree on something. I always find it very amusing when travelers from the UK fall foul of foreign laws and they and their representatives start moaning that said foreign countries laws are to harsh.
Gecko1978 said:
XJSJohn said:
I lived in Singapore for nearly 20 years.
Singapore, has long and very publicly made its stance clear on its zero tolerance of illegal drugs.
Every person in the country knows these rules.
Every time you fly into the country you are given a leaflet stating these laws and the punishments.
There are notices all over the airport.
It's not exactly as if he didn't know, and he got caught.
he was then let out on bail, and got caught doing the same thing again .....
Given the stance on drugs there, he is lucky he didn't end up on the end of a rope.
As is often said in Singapore, they have many rules, and many laws with all sorts of penalties, but the most important one is, don't get caught!
Worked in Singapore and echo this. Don't go to a nation with a clear policy on drug use get caught and moan. They have many laws we would find regressive but as I recall from colleagues out there for 20 plus years non of them were ever an issue.Singapore, has long and very publicly made its stance clear on its zero tolerance of illegal drugs.
Every person in the country knows these rules.
Every time you fly into the country you are given a leaflet stating these laws and the punishments.
There are notices all over the airport.
It's not exactly as if he didn't know, and he got caught.
he was then let out on bail, and got caught doing the same thing again .....
Given the stance on drugs there, he is lucky he didn't end up on the end of a rope.
As is often said in Singapore, they have many rules, and many laws with all sorts of penalties, but the most important one is, don't get caught!
s2art said:
I like Singapore, but was a bit miffed when I was forced (by two, armed, policemen) to get my hair cut. (lousy cut and overpriced). It really wasnt that long.
When was that? 1980s?Back on topic, 24 strikes in a row is hefty - I think they reduced it to 4/6 for vandalism as it was deemed too harsh - each strike has the force of an adult 70-80kg on your back. Didn't make the F1 this year - but always look forwards to going there as i can forget about the crime and anti-social behaviour which is all too prevelant here.
Edited by fido on Thursday 20th August 17:25
When I was backpacking with mates, we would unpack our bags and check through every pocket to ensure no one slipped any drugs in the backpack before crossing any border controls.
This was pretty standard procedure for every backpacker in the day.
Traffickers would slip stuff in travellers belongings then if they get through ok, you get mugged on the other side to get their drugs back.
This was pretty standard procedure for every backpacker in the day.
Traffickers would slip stuff in travellers belongings then if they get through ok, you get mugged on the other side to get their drugs back.
fido said:
s2art said:
I like Singapore, but was a bit miffed when I was forced (by two, armed, policemen) to get my hair cut. (lousy cut and overpriced). It really wasnt that long.
When was that? 1980s?Back on topic, 24 strikes in a row is hefty - I think they reduced it to 4/6 for vandalism as it was deemed too harsh - each strike has the force of an adult 70-80kg on your back. Didn't make the F1 this year - but always look forwards to going there as i can forget about the crime and anti-social behaviour which is all too prevelant here.
Edited by fido on Thursday 20th August 17:25
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