Woman, 62, to be charged for participating in public assemblies in S’pore on 6 occasions without a permit
She had prior convictions of similar offences in 2001, 2005, and 2007.
According to the police, a 62-year-old woman will be charged on September 25 for participating in public assemblies without a permit on six separate occasions. This is not her first offense; she has prior convictions for similar crimes in 2001, 2005, and 2007. In July 2020, she received a 12-month conditional warning for a similar incident.
On October 12, 2024, the woman was allegedly present at Merlion Park during a public assembly without a permit. She followed this up with five more alleged infractions on June 25, October 10, October 25, November 24, and February 14, 2025. Despite her previous convictions and the conditional warning, the police report that she continued to participate in public assemblies without proper authorization.
The woman faces six counts of participating in public assemblies without a permit under the Public Order Act. Offenders can face fines of up to S$3,000. The police emphasize that public assemblies in Singapore are regulated under this act, and organizing or participating in one without obtaining a permit from the police is an offense.
They also warn that they will not grant permits for assemblies that advocate political causes of foreign entities. The police urge the public not to engage in activities that could undermine peace, public order, and social harmony in Singapore.
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