According to a bill submitted to parliament this week, Singapore is proposing to hold “dangerous offenders” indefinitely, even after they complete their jail sentences. Called the Sentence for Enhanced Public Protection (Sepp), it was introduced as part of the Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill. So why has such a sentencing regime been proposed only now? Stefanie Yuen Thio, Joint Managing Partner, TSMP Law Corporation shares her views. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a bill submitted to parliament this week, Singapore is proposing to hold “dangerous offenders” indefinitely, even after they complete their jail sentences.  Called the Sentence for Enhanced Public Protection (Sepp), it was introduced as part of the Criminal Procedure (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill. So why has such a sentencing regime been proposed only now?  Stefanie Yuen Thio, Joint Managing Partner, TSMP Law Corporation shares her views. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Weekly Wrap Up: Sentence for Enhanced Public Protection (Sepp), why we need such a sentencing regime?