Unforseen Consequences – Difficulties in Punishing the Foreign Abetment of Singapore Drug Offences: Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap 185, 2008 Rev Ed) s 13(aa)
Too Xing Ji
(2017) 29 SAcLJ 294
Abstract:
Section 13(aa) of the Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap 185, 2008 Rev Ed) criminalises the abetment of any offence under the Act, notwithstanding that the abetment took place outside of Singapore. This article examines the offence of “foreign abetment” under s 13(aa), and argues that the present sentencing regime for the offence is irrational and should be amended.