Caning in Singapore is a severe, legally mandated form of corporal punishment inherited from British colonial rule. It is divided into three primary contexts: judicial, prison, and school.1. Judicial CaningThe Offenses: Mandatory and discretionary caning applies to over 65 offenses, including rape, robbery, drug trafficking, illegal entry/overstaying, and cyber-scamming.The Procedure: Administered by specially trained prison staff, the punishment involves striking a bare-bottomed inmate with a thick rattan cane. It causes extreme pain and permanent scarring, and is often severe enough to make individuals pass out
Caning in Singapore is a severe, legally mandated form of corporal punishment inherited from British colonial rule. It is divided into three primary contexts: judicial, prison, and school.1. Judicial CaningThe Offenses: Mandatory and discretionary caning applies to over 65 offenses, including rape, robbery, drug trafficking, illegal entry/overstaying, and cyber-scamming.The Procedure: Administered by specially trained prison staff, the punishment involves striking a bare-bottomed inmate with a thick rattan cane. It causes extreme pain and permanent scarring, and is often severe enough to make individuals pass out