Ten individuals to face outrage of modesty charges in Singapore

Ten individuals will appear in court on September 1st to face charges of outraging public modesty, according to court records. The accused range in age from 28 to 77 years old. Outrage of modesty is an offence under the Penal Code that covers acts intended to insult the modesty of a person or knowing that such acts are likely to insult public decency. The charges come as Singapore's law enforcement continues to prosecute cases involving alleged breaches of public conduct standards. Further details regarding the specific allegations and the identities of those charged are expected to emerge as the court proceedings commence. The case will be heard in the criminal courts during the scheduled September 1st session.