The Bill, passed unanimously after five hours of debate, empowers authorities to issue restraining orders against individuals creating racial discord and introduces a community remedial initiative for minor race-related offenses.
Tag: Racial Harmony Bill
Singapore’s Racial Harmony Bill: New powers to address race-based offenses and protect social unity
The new harmony bill takes close reference from existing legislation, i.e. the MRHA and Penal Code. The scope of unacceptable conduct regarding race relations will remain substantively the same as today.
