Self-defense as a precaution against sexual harassment Singapore 2019 by gender

According to a survey on sexual harassment conducted in Singapore in June 2019, 28 percent of male respondents stated that they learned self-defense as a precaution against sexual harassment. In Singapore, the term “sexual harassment” does not yet have a legal definition. However, the Protection from Harassment Act (“POHA”) 2014 provides various criminal sanctions, civil and self-help remedies to better protect people from harassment and related anti-social behavior. Unfortunately, applying for an order under POHA is complicated and costly. Applicants would need a lawyer to assist in the preparation and submission of documents and subsequent proceedings, which can be expensive.

根据2019年6月在新加坡进行的一项关于性骚扰的调查，28%的男性受访者表示，他们为了预防性骚扰而学习自卫。在新加坡，'性骚扰'这一术语尚未形成法律定义。然而，2014年的《防止骚扰法》（简称“POHA”）提供了多种刑事处罚、民事救济和自助措施，以更好地保护人们免受骚扰及相关反社会行为的侵害。遗憾的是，根据POHA申请禁制令的程序复杂且成本高昂。申请人需聘请律师协助准备和提交文件，以及随后的诉讼程序，这可能是一笔昂贵的开支。