Singapore: MHA Investigation into Online Statements concerning Legal Processes for Prisoners Awaiting Capital Punishment
Progress
Current status
in force
05 Oct 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Singapore
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in MHA Investigation into Online Statements concerning Legal Processes for Prisoners Awaiting Capital Punishment
On 5 October 2024, the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed TikTok Pte Ltd to issue correction notices to all Singaporean end-users who accessed a post containing false statements about the legal processes for prisoners awaiting capital…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government