The lawyers of Singapore have created a benchmark for the entire world. The legal system in Singapore is strictly adhered by the citizens of the nation. The country men are serious towards their duties and abide by the rules and regulations of the country. They have apprised by the group of lawyers working in Essex Court Chambers Duxton about the consequences of defying the rules. The Supreme Court levies the penalty on the negligent people for flouting the law and creating nuisance in the society. The laws are strict and everyone whether a tourist or a native follows the rule not out of compulsion but as a part of their obligation.
About Essex Court Chambers Duxton
Essex Court Chambers Duxton (Singapore Group Practice) is the association of group of lawyers who are experts and professionals in their field and carry out the legal cases of their clients efficiently and assist them in resolving the conflict between the two parties. The lawyers handle the commercial, corporate and financial law, civil fraud, corporate/ chancery and offshore, criminal cases, public law and public international law etc. The advocates at Essex Court advise and resolve the disputes in Singapore as well as in other countries.
Laws which are Strictly Followed in Singapore
Maintaining Cleanliness:
The citizens of the nation make sure that they should not litter their surroundings. Extraordinary care is being taken by the government to keep the city impeccably clean and beautiful. The people who create mess and make the city dirty are required to appear before the court.
Eating Chewing Gum:
It is strictly prohibited in the country to eat chewing gum. It is an offence to carry the chewing and the legal action is taken against them who does so.
Significance of Discipline:
Singaporeans give immense importance to discipline and thus corporal punishment is widely accepted. Caning is permissible and criminals are canned for their unruly behavior and children are punished due to their in disciplinary act.
Smoking:
It is completely banned, and severe punishments are given to the people for their defiance. It was put in place to ensure a safe, healthy, and clean environment for the public, safeguarding people from the harmful effects of smoking.
Homosexual Relations:
Violators of this are strictly punished and they may get the imprisonment of two years for continuing such kind of relationship despite strict laws against this.
Jaywalking:
It refers to the careless or illegal crossing of pedestrians on roads. In Singapore, jaywalking refers to crossing the street in non-designated areas.
Urinating and Not Flushing the Toilet:
It is taken as another breach of law. If someone is found doing such unexpected behavior, then they are imposed heavy fine for the same.
Vandalism:
It is a serious offence in the country to destroy public as well as private property. The people with such destructive tendencies, are put behind the bars for their unruly behavior. Affixing placards, posters, banners, and flags is also prohibited.
Singaporean laws are impeccable in its properties which inspire the common man to respect and make them their part of life. The laws in Singapore are respected and enforced to maintain law and order along with creating peaceful environment for everyone. Thus, the laws and the proficient and globally recognized lawyers of Essex Court Chambers Duxton keep inspiring the people to follow the laws for better living.