Singapore legislation

Clause 3

Definition of family violence

For the purposes of this Act, subject to subsection (2),

“family violence” means any of the following acts:

(a)

wilfully or knowingly placing, or attempting to place, a family member in fear of hurt;

(b)

causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to have been known would result in hurt;

(c)

compelling a family member by force to engage in any sexual act or conduct;

(d)

wrongfully restraining or confining a family member against his will; or

(e)

causing harassment with intent to cause or knowing that it is likely to cause anguish to a family member.

Family violence does not include force lawfully used in self defence, or by way of correction towards a child below 21 years of age.