Does Singapore still have death penalty?

“The death penalty is applicable only for a very limited number of offences, involving the most serious forms of harm to victims and to society, such as intentional murder and trafficking of significant quantities of drugs. We have put in place many judicial safeguards surrounding its use,” the government says.

How are executions carried out in Singapore?

No executions are believed to have been carried out in Singapore since 2019, due to pending court applications that have forced the authorities to halt proceedings. However, the families of those facing the death sentence fear the authorities are now pushing ahead with hangings to free up space on death row.

Is Nagaenthran hanged?

However, due to both a last-minute appeal and a COVID-19 infection, Nagaenthran’s execution was suspended for five months, until the dismissal of his appeal on 29 March 2022. After this, Nagaenthran was hanged at Changi Prison on 27 April 2022; he was 33.

Why is there no crime in Singapore?

Singapore is able to keep its crime rate low by enforcing strict laws and punishments on those who break the law, as well as having a sophisticated system of surveillance.

Can a 16 year old be sentenced to death Singapore?

Persons convicted of an offence committed under the age of 18 cannot be sentenced to capital punishment but may be sentenced to corporal punishment and life imprisonment. The main laws governing juvenile justice are the Children and Young Persons Act 1993, the Penal Code 1872 and the Criminal Procedure Code 2010.

What happens to drug traffickers in Singapore?

For drug traffickers who were not being condemned to death but to life-long incarceration with caning, they should receive not less than 15 strokes of the cane. Drug traffickers who were suffering from diminished responsibility will be spared from caning while serving a mandatory life sentence for their crimes.

Who is Nagaenthran Dharmalingam?

Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, 34, had been on death row for over a decade after he was convicted of trafficking about one-and-a-half ounces of heroin into Singapore. The city-state’s government has said its use of the death penalty for drug crimes is made clear at its borders.

Does Singapore have death penalty for drugs?

Capital punishment in Singapore is a legal penalty. It is applied in practice mainly for murder and drug-related crimes, as well as some firearm-related offences.