Singapore legislation

Clause 19

Repeal and re-enactment of section 130

Section 130 of the Women’s Charter is repealed and the following substituted therefor: —“Importation of woman or girl by false pretences

130. Any person who by or under false pretence, false representation or fraudulent or deceitful means made or used either within or outside Singapore brings into, or takes out of, or assists in bringing into, or assists in taking out of, Singapore any woman or girl —

(a)

with intent that such woman or girl shall be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution either within or without Singapore; or

(b)

knowing or having reason to believe that such woman or girl will be so employed or used; or

(c)

whether or not for the purpose of present or future prostitution,shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years and shall also be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars.”.

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