{"id":11551,"date":"2024-06-28T09:24:06","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T01:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.sg\/?p=11551"},"modified":"2024-06-28T09:24:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T01:24:14","slug":"watermelon-umbrellas-stir-public-order-drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.sg\/2024\/06\/watermelon-umbrellas-stir-public-order-drama\/","title":{"rendered":"Watermelon Umbrellas Stir Public Order Drama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ol>\n<li><b>Three women face charges under the Public Order Act<\/b>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>A procession was organised without a permit at the Istana<\/b>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>They want to show their support for the Palestinian cause<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Three individuals face legal action after a sudden event, highlighting strict local laws.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Order Act Charges and Procession Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.police.gov.sg\/media-room\/news\/20240627_three_women_to_be_charged_with_offences_under_the_public_order_act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Three women, aged between 25 and 35, will be charged<\/a> for organising a procession without a valid permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 2 February 2024, approximately 70 people gathered outside a shopping mall along Orchard Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They then marched toward the Istana, carrying special umbrellas decorated with watermelons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organising a procession in a forbidden area has big penalties in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The group ignored the need for official approval from authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key points to note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The area around the Istana is strictly off-limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women, aged between 25 and 35, allegedly led the unauthorised rally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earlier warnings were given to the oldest woman about similar actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consequences and Public Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has <q>urged the public not to engage in activities that harm social harmony,<\/q> according to its recent release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Criminal charges could lead to a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for a term of up to six months or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With ongoing investigations, further effects might impact other participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This situation starts debate on the what is the right to public gathering and expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Freedom of speech issues come up amid strict public order laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SPF&#8217;s position on peace and public order remains clear in their statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at this quick table for a clear overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Age of Women Charged<\/th><th>Alleged Offence<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Between 25 and 35<\/td><td>Organising a procession without a permit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oldest woman<\/td><td>Helping to organise a public procession in a forbidden area<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stats<\/td><td>70 people, procession without permit, fine of up to $10,000 or up to six months in jail or both possible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prior Offences<\/td><td>Oldest woman had previous warnings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Proceedings Expected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A court hearing on 27 June 2024 will soon determine consequences for the implicated women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police efforts to manage public gatherings are clearly strict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Charges Against Public Unrest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Public Order Act sets strict rules against disorderly gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those involved in such acts face big criminal charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities state that peace, order, and harmony are very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strict following of public 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