Singapore legislation
Clause 44
Clause 44
Breach of communications stop order
(1)
A person commits an offence if —
the person (if not an excluded person) makes a relevant film or picture; or
the person (if not an excluded person) exhibits or communicates a relevant film or picture or a relevant text or audio message,when a communications stop order (which is made because of a special authorisation) is in force.
(2)
A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both.
(3)
In proceedings for an offence under subsection (1) —
it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove that an accused knew or had reason to believe that the film, picture, text or audio message is a relevant film or picture or a relevant text or audio message; but(b)it is a defence to the charge for the accused to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the relevant film or picture was made, communicated or exhibited, or the relevant text or audio message was communicated or exhibited, by the accused with the prior approval of the Commissioner.