What Happens When A 16-Year-Old Is Charged With Murder in Singapore?

On Jul. 20, a 16-year-old River Valley High School student was charged with the murder of a fellow 13-year-old student.
An adult charged with murder in Singapore can face the death penalty. But what happens when the person in question is only 16-years-old? Criminal defence lawyer Josephus Tan breaks it down for us.
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  • @xAsher94x
    @xAsher94x3 жыл бұрын

    imagine sending ur child to sch and never seeing him/her again. my heart breaks for the victim's parents.

  • @juwanwan1

    @juwanwan1

    3 жыл бұрын

    The victim's parents forgave the 16 year old boy

  • @mabeldin7891

    @mabeldin7891

    3 жыл бұрын

    The victim parent's heart is very big. I can't. If the boy and his family used mental problem as an excuse, I will go mental and kill them all too. Then I will accept that whatever the judge given for the boy's charge as fair enough for mine. I can accept death too as I can't imagine life without my son.

  • @DeeDixon24

    @DeeDixon24

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@juwanwan1 apologies won’t bring back their 13 years old child. Imagine making breakfast for them only to know your child got killed by a crazy boy. You think it’s fair? The family should sue the school and the crazy boy family millions of dollars

  • @auroraofstars

    @auroraofstars

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DeeDixon24 Testimony shared by a staff over River Valley High tragedy: I just want to share what my principal shared with us during the staff meeting earlier. It was a particularly tough day for her because she was about to make her way to the wake of the 13-year-old boy who died under her charge. She expected that his parents would be particularly hostile. After all, their son died in the care of the school that she is leading. When she reached the wake, the mother was unusually calm and the father, after crying for a while, ministered to her. The family that she came to comfort was the very one that was comforting her. She testified of how the family lived out the Christian values that they believed in. How the parents said that they were not angry at the 16-year-old boy who took their son’s life. And they asked my principal to convey to the 16-year-old boy’s parents that they should take care of themselves. My principal is not a believer, but she also recounted publicly (this is out of her character to do this because she always maintained secular space in official communication) how the parents of the 13-year-old boy asked the Lord about where their son is right now. From what I understand, two of their friends independent of each other received prophetic dreams that God was indeed the one who had taken their son home and that he did not suffer. The parents testified that he is now at a better place. May this account comfort us as we begin to recognise the Lord’s hand even in the midst of these recent events. Thank you all for praying! Blessings. The school counsellor, who also attended the wake, also testified that the boy’s parents are very comforted and hope that the boy’s legacy (e.g. church becomes united in prayer) will live on.

  • @joshuang9215

    @joshuang9215

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mabeldin7891 Mental Health is the issue here. And yet you say that its an excuse? Helping the 16 year old kid as well as providing help to students all over Singapore is the most important thing that is needed to do to prevent these things from happening.

  • @Desp0
    @Desp03 жыл бұрын

    Very clear and concise, I learned a lot. Didn’t know caning cannot be done in installments but now I do. The presenter should start his own KZread channel to educate us about laws of Singapore.

  • @PrograError

    @PrograError

    3 жыл бұрын

    we need our own legal eagle. maybe a LegalMerlion?

  • @Desp0

    @Desp0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Pansy Creep I think you are over engineering my point.

  • @roycevanbeethoven

    @roycevanbeethoven

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Pansy Creep In which parallel universe does advice and awareness ≠ education?

  • @agolloh

    @agolloh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Pansy Creep bruh.

  • @frankiehuangjianwei469

    @frankiehuangjianwei469

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course understandable canning is done at 1 go of course.....u think go Courts go HarvyNorman stores buy Sofa Buy TV meh?

  • @hengchoon4082
    @hengchoon40823 жыл бұрын

    This video is timely and answered many questions that we didn't take note of as such crimes are rare in Singapore. I saw some folks talking about doxxing so I did a quick search and CNA published on 1st April 2019 : Perpetrators of “doxxing” could face a fine of up to S$5,000 or a jail term of up to 6 months if the intention was to cause harassment, or 12 months if they intended to cause fear or provoke violence.

  • @_.lsrh._1701

    @_.lsrh._1701

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s too little

  • @kirkdyteo993
    @kirkdyteo9933 жыл бұрын

    Jesus Christ... I could not imagine that the 13 year old was just having a normal day and then all of a sudden gets horribly out of nowhere killed by a 16 year old......

  • @SSBMA1994

    @SSBMA1994

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly 😭 I have very vivid imaginations...So I can't stop picturing myself in that scenario and that kind of trauma

  • @tinas5247

    @tinas5247

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is very sad.

  • @seafong

    @seafong

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SSBMA1994 There is no guarantee the unnamed murderer might be let into our society some 17 years later as a man of 33 with a very dark dark past and not fully recovered from his mental illness. Btw, the 15 y-o murderer hired by Anthony Ler to slay his wife is now in our midst after 17 years in jail.

  • @chetdudeguy

    @chetdudeguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happens in u.s all the time. Pay attention to your youth's violent nature.. If gone unchecked it can breed a generation of pain to your country. I believe in Singapore to keep the peace.

  • @becek

    @becek

    3 жыл бұрын

    U don’t know the whole story behind it, so don’t assume

  • @qissy5034
    @qissy50343 жыл бұрын

    his explanation is clear, words are concise too. a good lawyer!

  • @ohitsdarren
    @ohitsdarren3 жыл бұрын

    Very professionally explained 👍 Been very inspired by Josephus ever since he gave a talk in my Primary School about 7+ years back! 💯

  • @jonseilim4321
    @jonseilim43213 жыл бұрын

    July hasn't been a good month for Singapore

  • @desaturated6049

    @desaturated6049

    3 жыл бұрын

    The murder case, spike in Covid cases, Joseph Schooling getting last in olympics.

  • @yaowong1927

    @yaowong1927

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good that it's coming to an end eh?

  • @imsodonewithlife69

    @imsodonewithlife69

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@desaturated6049 wait what

  • @joelkumar2853

    @joelkumar2853

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@desaturated6049 kid trampled to death by a basketball hoop structure

  • @axdihaf9094

    @axdihaf9094

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not true.. maybe coz yall more on to the bad news.

  • @aniraz90s
    @aniraz90s3 жыл бұрын

    Rest in peace to the boy and my condolences to his family. Hope they get through this hard time. 😔

  • @pennyarts886
    @pennyarts8863 жыл бұрын

    I cannot remember much when i was in sec sch. Only some memories and when thinking back, i find myself immature and wish can do more. That's really something i want to find out about our brain.

  • @corinnaong1877
    @corinnaong18773 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your video. It was very informative.

  • @ericlim4741
    @ericlim47413 жыл бұрын

    A tragedy that breaks the heart of Singaporeans. RIP for the victim and may help rendered to the accused. Going to be a very long and difficult time for both families. My heartfelt prayers to U all. God bless.

  • @ClaraFlater_than_surface_board

    @ClaraFlater_than_surface_board

    3 жыл бұрын

    Both family? Who is the real victim here?

  • @achillesrodriguezxx3958

    @achillesrodriguezxx3958

    3 жыл бұрын

    The accused does not deserve sympathy, he needs a F .I r. I N. G Squad.

  • @TofuTeo

    @TofuTeo

    3 жыл бұрын

    God clearly didn’t bless anyone in this situation

  • @kocannery3596

    @kocannery3596

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TofuTeo there is no god.

  • @Jasturtle

    @Jasturtle

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@achillesrodriguezxx3958 u need T. O. R. T. U. R. E and yeah both are victims, that boy that died was tragic but he is now in heaven, as for that accused, he is now under torture, having to live with punishment and in this world with a shameful reputation, not just physical prison but his own mental prison, its hard for both but i feel the boy that became insane is the real depiction on how neglectful this society is nowadays, its not just singapore, its almost everywhere.

  • @jeffervescence
    @jeffervescence3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the information. I really feel for both families of the victim and the offender. I can't imagine what they are going through right now.

  • @yusyaidah
    @yusyaidah3 жыл бұрын

    The lawyer needs to hv his own YT Channel!

  • @rulcalisto

    @rulcalisto

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I agree 👍🏽

  • @SamLiewXiaoSam

    @SamLiewXiaoSam

    3 жыл бұрын

    He alr has his own Ch8 Drama and book what?

  • @BeachBoi1000

    @BeachBoi1000

    3 жыл бұрын

    No… not true. He don’t know how to produce content, he needs those pro to produce for him.

  • @its1374

    @its1374

    3 жыл бұрын

    If lawyer can do content on reviewing court cases and explaining the charged to layman term. Ill watch and collect his videos. He and his partner dog.

  • @bsgalaxybrawler28

    @bsgalaxybrawler28

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your right

  • @sitimariam8713
    @sitimariam87133 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the detailed explanation on the laws in Singapore. Appreciate it!

  • @bobafett5757
    @bobafett57573 жыл бұрын

    *Its reported the 16 year old killer's an IMH patient so am curious to find out how is this case is going to be concluded?*

  • @mosesvlog

    @mosesvlog

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh are u sure?

  • @annaeembinannahari2516

    @annaeembinannahari2516

    3 жыл бұрын

    How does an IMH patient get the privilege to enter into a school of that prestige that’s what I wanna know.

  • @yoloson1187

    @yoloson1187

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fehk noos

  • @JohnDoe-po9mi

    @JohnDoe-po9mi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@annaeembinannahari2516 he was getting treatment already, he was deemed stable and released 2 years ago

  • @tankman20064

    @tankman20064

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@annaeembinannahari2516 it the exam system. You can sleep whole day in class and score top in exam as well. Maybe it is gifted. 😁😁😁😁😁

  • @kkcwl
    @kkcwl3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the knowledge and info.

  • @khoosengkuang3575
    @khoosengkuang35753 жыл бұрын

    Never heard of 16 murder of 13 with weapon. This is rare murder case.

  • @LittlePanda888

    @LittlePanda888

    3 жыл бұрын

    In singapore maybe, but not in other parts of the world. In the US, there is the slenderman stabbing, where 2 12-year old girls tricked their 12 year old friend into the woods, and stabbed her 19 times. There are a number of videos on this on youtube. These girls have mental health issues as well. Mental health is really important, even among kids.

  • @kathklim

    @kathklim

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LittlePanda888 I remember this case. It was truly disturbing and I’m so glad the victim was discovered in time and alive today.

  • @noproblematallmate

    @noproblematallmate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Surprised no siblings kill each other before in a fight. Probably didn't get picked up as news.

  • @kennethmajorSG

    @kennethmajorSG

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LittlePanda888 What's her name? I want to see the beautiful face of the poor victim

  • @kuatiogui

    @kuatiogui

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kennethmajorSG 2 girls 1 cup

  • @joetangkamweng1635
    @joetangkamweng16353 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Josephus. Hope to watch more of your videos 👍

  • @morganzachlfich4309
    @morganzachlfich43093 жыл бұрын

    So if a 9 year old has outstanding emotional maturity (equivalent to that of an adult) and decides to kill his/her parents he/she wont get trialed?

  • @jinxedplays6552

    @jinxedplays6552

    3 жыл бұрын

    Problem is unless there is clear paperwork stating the 9 year old has the maturity of an adult which doesn't exist you can't ever trial them

  • @everardgt1463

    @everardgt1463

    3 жыл бұрын

    A right person in mind with enough maturity will not kill his or her parent for no reason

  • @jinxedplays6552

    @jinxedplays6552

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@everardgt1463 Sadism isn't considered diminished responsibility

  • @enderreaper1482

    @enderreaper1482

    3 жыл бұрын

    No since there’s no proof.

  • @limwowo5902

    @limwowo5902

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many research and tests were conducted to determine that those below 18 years old do not have a brain (physically speaking) that is matured, as those above would have.

  • @suraiyabtesyedkader2263
    @suraiyabtesyedkader22633 жыл бұрын

    I now get a clearer picture, thanks for this video. More such videos please.

  • @samuelwong1596
    @samuelwong15963 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Josephus for sharing 👍🏼

  • @winnielim4480
    @winnielim44803 жыл бұрын

    Very educational and informative. Thank you.

  • @jasmainehum3335

    @jasmainehum3335

    3 жыл бұрын

    He should go to every secondary school to share and teach all levels of students what's Law in Singapore

  • @BeachBoi1000
    @BeachBoi10003 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jo for sharing…

  • @mczcorp
    @mczcorp3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for explaining purely basing on legal perspective...

  • @curiousChoo
    @curiousChoo3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for addressing this

  • @emmamackay4485
    @emmamackay44853 жыл бұрын

    I cant imagine how the victims parents felt, saying bye to their son thinking they’ll come home and talk about their day and spend time together but instead they get a call from the police, a parents worst nightmare

  • @wilzmif11
    @wilzmif113 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this video. Really appreciate d fact that u actually took d time to do this so that we can have proper facts instead of just wondering & listening to all d nonsense. Thank you!

  • @umavijay8220
    @umavijay82203 жыл бұрын

    It’s just very upsetting . Can’t imagine the parents situation now.

  • @jasmainehum3335

    @jasmainehum3335

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a very very terribly sad and deeply hurts, too painful

  • @jasmainehum3335

    @jasmainehum3335

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adamharrold407 no no worries, you are too kind 😊

  • @afah6850

    @afah6850

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adamharrold407 dude their child is dead and I really think they don't want to see these kind of comments to be constantly reminded of this incident

  • @junkoenoshima2593
    @junkoenoshima25933 жыл бұрын

    What is worst, I live in Punggol and this happened at Singapore, my friend, has a cousin who studies at River Valley. I feel so sad for the poor guy, he died so early. I hope this does not happen to anyone else..

  • @leongying9288
    @leongying92883 жыл бұрын

    Now I have learnt a law. Thank u.

  • @BookishEscape
    @BookishEscape3 жыл бұрын

    very clearly explained. thank you.

  • @silverbells4732
    @silverbells47323 жыл бұрын

    this lawyer speaks and articulate very well....at a very relaxed pace.....without any put on accent.....TERBAIK TUAN....frm a malaysian....

  • @melissa_wong

    @melissa_wong

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! Previously I saw him and his partner on TV, a talkshow program.

  • @mathewlovegod
    @mathewlovegod3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Josephus!

  • @cryptic55
    @cryptic553 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this help a lot :D

  • @ahmengng4396
    @ahmengng43963 жыл бұрын

    Very informative...thanks

  • @maureenkam9212
    @maureenkam92123 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this comprehensive information.

  • @danielyee9159
    @danielyee91593 жыл бұрын

    It doesnt matter how old he or she is. An eye for an eye. He or she have to pay for the crime they commited.

  • @Dangerblast

    @Dangerblast

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ya they will pay in the underworld

  • @AKIRA-we4hd

    @AKIRA-we4hd

    3 жыл бұрын

    YASS Daniel. Like you said, an eye for an eye. Doesn’t matter if the whole world goes blind. 😂 People should pay for their wrongdoings. Like how the whole world is paying now for climate change. I think you’ll be super happy to receive your share of the deal when fire and water say hello to you like in other countries. So unfair right? How can things not be fair?

  • @joymadalo9423
    @joymadalo94233 жыл бұрын

    I learned a lot.thank you!

  • @peace5655
    @peace56553 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! very informative.

  • @qwmx
    @qwmx3 жыл бұрын

    The killer was previously hospitalised for trying to kill himself, I'm not surprised he's doing something this extreme in the hopes the courts would consider charging him as an adult and give him the death penalty.

  • @jeanng3372

    @jeanng3372

    3 жыл бұрын

    Death penalty is a relief of his physical pain but his consciousness and soul can never be redeemed. We solved the problem of eliminating the demon from the possibility to kill again but no1 is helping the boy to rid the demon of his consciousness. What is he thinking and what drive that to happen in our society.? Thinking of his source of anger and motivation scare me.

  • @qwmx

    @qwmx

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jeanng3372 He just wanted to die. Let him. His consciousness ends as soon as he dies.

  • @pena1950

    @pena1950

    Жыл бұрын

    @@qwmx Well then you will be charged for abetment of suicide.

  • @lilianehuggett1564
    @lilianehuggett15643 жыл бұрын

    This excellent lawyer is called Josephus Tan, as it wasn't mentioned in the credits.

  • @nicky9499

    @nicky9499

    3 жыл бұрын

    0:42 right up front bruh

  • @noski33
    @noski333 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this explainer. Very informative.

  • @jamesjenojamie1305
    @jamesjenojamie13053 жыл бұрын

    well explained... thanku brother

  • @crystalcai6314
    @crystalcai63143 жыл бұрын

    Could not concentrate on the video as was distracted by the four paw fur cutie

  • @bi-lociraptor6322
    @bi-lociraptor63223 жыл бұрын

    I remember going home from the third language center and being completely horrified at the news. My classmates sent me a link to CNA’s evaluation or something and I remember just sitting in the car being completely speechless on the way home. Then, a week later, I hear news about a student falling from height in another school, and then a basketball structure killing another boy. What’s even worse was that the boy who was killed by the basketball structure was a friend of my sister’s classmate, who is devastated. Alongside the sudden spike in Covid cases, this month has been terrible. Also random funny fact: my sister is now a conspiracist. Don’t ask

  • @eileenyw
    @eileenyw3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @orbital111
    @orbital1113 жыл бұрын

    Very clear explanation. Well done

  • @tankman20064
    @tankman200643 жыл бұрын

    He is below 18. We will never know who is he. So nothing can be done. Let it be.

  • @Felix_SG

    @Felix_SG

    3 жыл бұрын

    People talk ... is there a law against gossiping?

  • @theinquisitor7191

    @theinquisitor7191

    3 жыл бұрын

    If he's between 7-12, he'd spend a maximum of 20 years for murder in Juvenile Confinement. But since he's passed that, I'd say 30-50 years in prison and 24 strokes of a cane.

  • @aegontan686

    @aegontan686

    3 жыл бұрын

    All thanks to the unnecessary Children and Young Persons Act

  • @deschan7947

    @deschan7947

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Felix_SG there is a law against doxxing

  • @smallgouphakka7346

    @smallgouphakka7346

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@theinquisitor7191 errrr....did you watch the video explained by a Criminal Lawyer ?

  • @wen.2210
    @wen.22103 жыл бұрын

    MOE, please do consider putting in more resources in having full-time / professional counselors in the school.

  • @hauyaohuiify

    @hauyaohuiify

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, for the short-term need to assign toilet ambassadors also.

  • @yourmamandi

    @yourmamandi

    3 жыл бұрын

    They really should allow actually qualified counsellors to work in schools, my sec sch counsellors were full of shit (excluding the career guidance counsellor) and when my friend made a difficult choice of seeking for help with the counsellers, neither did they help to better her situation or at least provide useful advice they actually made her situation worst. Adults who are not 'qualified' for psychological jobs can impact vulnerable youths heavily even if it was unintentional.

  • @xksmdksmndjsj7408

    @xksmdksmndjsj7408

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yourmamandi Truely True and i agree wif u as i hv one spcial child +anxiety..as a mothr i am the most worried n sad whn get ti know my dghtr got problms in herself at schl..i gv my best work wif the schl and the doctor just bcoz dont want my child go to the worst and do not want anythngs can b get effected in more DANGEROUS..as i also hv a frnd she hv a son is just hv to go IMH since he just join an (NS)and his anxiety started again when his in nervous and so on..but right now he still under medication and still under monitors by the Dctor,Psychlogy and his Sir Sargent for him for now and then,still not sure is either he is alligible/fit(good enough)to serve in the camp(of army)?as some times...pples not know what is going on?what we here gone through?even it is HARDEST for the childs and the families which if don't have enough resourcs/helps/(even supports/understands)from others, but instead..?Just the WRONGS JUDGEMENT AND LOOK DOWNs from Others..So Unfair..So Cruel..So Sad..So Helpless..So Mean..When This All Have To Face/Feel.. The Feelings That No One Know../Want To Know And Care Abt..Humananity is Only by (NAME)..Not by Nature Anymore..Think..Think.. And Think..🤔🤔🙏🙏🙏😥😥😥😥

  • @joshuakoh1291

    @joshuakoh1291

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@hauyaohuiify Hopefully toilet ambassador just help check if toilet got weapon or unsound people and not stare at ppl the entire time while they peeing because I unable to pee if ppl keep staring at me lol..

  • @michaelsoh67
    @michaelsoh673 жыл бұрын

    Good info....... 👍

  • @tommyGeylang1637
    @tommyGeylang16373 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍.

  • @-Channel
    @-Channel3 жыл бұрын

    Working previously in forensics, we come across no lack of serious cases all the time. This is not the first such case in SG anyways, there are number of cases not made public. Usual procedure is: He'll probably be remanded in psychiatric institution, CPC or otherwise, indefinitely. In that period he might head over to CWC or RTC until 21 years old, then transfer to penal unit. Whether crazy or not, he may face life imprisonment in CPC. Sometimes this can be minimum 20 years, or indefinitely in the psych unit. There are also cases where crazy murderers are released from prison after 30 years and into mental institution, the release from CPC depends on juridical decision. So it'll be psych ward from 16-18, then CPC RTC till 21, then either CPC psych or penal indefinitely.

  • @cloudyday1617

    @cloudyday1617

    3 жыл бұрын

    In other words, it is literally imprisonment for life until old age then release?

  • @-Channel

    @-Channel

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cloudyday1617 Depends; on the severity of the psychiatric condition and court decision.

  • @zainuddinbrahim4625
    @zainuddinbrahim46253 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to what really happen before e murde happened, hope you can also create a video on what had happened before and after too

  • @doodle0007
    @doodle00073 жыл бұрын

    Very well put together vlog

  • @mikeoxmaul_2121
    @mikeoxmaul_21213 жыл бұрын

    Highlights : Murder - Most important in a case involving murder : > Age of the offender The minimum age of criminal responsibility in Singapore ( MACR ) > 10 yrs old If offender is between age 10-12 yrs old : > Lacks the maturity to understand the nature and consequences of your offending behavior > Will not be put through the justice system ( Won't be charged or trialled ) If the offender is between age 12-15 yrs old > Charged under the Youth Court If the offender is above 16 yrs old > Charged under the State Court Serious and grave offences not amounting o 1.) Kidnapping 2.) Rape 3.) Murder 4.) Drug Trafficking > Can be charged under the High Court 4 types of murders in Singapore: 1.) Section 300(a) 2.) Section 300(b) 3.) Section 300(c) 4.) Section 300(d) Section 300(a) > Mandatory death penalty Section 300(b),(c)&(d) > Life imprisonment of min 20 yrs OR > Maybe liable for caning OR > Death penalty If offender is age 18 and above > Section 300(a) > Section 300(b),(c) or (d) If offender is below age 18 and below > Section 314 ( No death penalty but life imprisonment or maybe caning ) Caning > Max 10 strokes with light-duty rattan ( Below age 16 yrs old ) > Max 24 strokes with a rattan diameter of 1.27 cm ( Above 16 yrs old ) Caning in Singapore cannot be done in installments and have to be done in one sitting Life Imprisonment > Min 20 yrs of natural life before parole Types of murder defences: 1.) Grave & sudden provocation 2.) Self-defence 3.) Sudden fight 4.) Diminished responsibility > Sudden impairment of the mind

  • @delsol1967
    @delsol19673 жыл бұрын

    1:07 "anything" above 12 years old ...

  • @cloudyday1617

    @cloudyday1617

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Anything" here is correct. The "Anything" here is a verb ( any action so to speak). It is not referenced as a noun.

  • @brassmonkey84
    @brassmonkey843 жыл бұрын

    What are the past 300a convictions?

  • @AE1OU
    @AE1OU3 жыл бұрын

    You're a lawyer my dude. Button up your shirt.😂

  • @pearlykes9135
    @pearlykes91353 жыл бұрын

    I am truely saddened. I hope he gets a fair trial and proper care. My heart goes out for him and all the families affected.

  • @SATAXIC
    @SATAXIC3 жыл бұрын

    who this guy sia, thanks for the explanation of the law.

  • @clarilynlim7762

    @clarilynlim7762

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's a Criminal Defence Lawyer

  • @cloudyday1617

    @cloudyday1617

    3 жыл бұрын

    With an impressive past. Very inspiring.

  • @sgroadie6367
    @sgroadie63673 жыл бұрын

    What happens if the offender faints half way through the caning?

  • @n0ret82

    @n0ret82

    3 жыл бұрын

    a worst possible answer will be "Semula! Start from Zero!" I do hope thats not the case though

  • @reviewfreak66

    @reviewfreak66

    3 жыл бұрын

    Splash cold water to wake him up

  • @freddy9646

    @freddy9646

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably smelling salts and carry on

  • @Victoria-mn7eq

    @Victoria-mn7eq

    3 жыл бұрын

    i think they will have a doctor see if they can still go on, if not they will be brought back to recover and once they are well enough, they go get caning again

  • @Felix_SG

    @Felix_SG

    3 жыл бұрын

    Depends on what you mean by at one go. If the person faint for 5 minutes can continue? What if faint 30 min? I guess best strategy to siam cane is to let the caning start ... then faint for long enough that they cannot complete the punishment at one go. :)

  • @SirKaizen1979
    @SirKaizen19793 жыл бұрын

    This is truly an unfortunate incident for all those involved.

  • @Deviliciouslittledevil
    @Deviliciouslittledevil3 жыл бұрын

    I've met the accomplice of a murder case when i was in prison,his partner was already send to the gallow as he was eligible due to his age,the accomplice since he was still at the age of 16 was sentenced to TPP ( till president pleasure )their case was a terrible one,victim was beaten while still alive unconsious they burned him to death,the case of Rathakrishnan Ramasamy & Ramu Annadavascan in 1981,Ramu met the hangman he was only 22 yrs old,Ramasamy was only 16 when both did that crime in 1981,Ramasamy was a TPP & i met him in prison in 1999,all inmates are not allowed to communicate with Ramasamy & he was always escorted by wardens to be honest he did have that heartless face he would sometime stares at you for a long time,a bit scarry i can say when he gave u that kind of sharp look,someone told me Ramasamy was released in Sept 2001,hope he can change upon released

  • @kuatiogui

    @kuatiogui

    3 жыл бұрын

    what were u in prison for if u dun mind me asking?

  • @Deviliciouslittledevil

    @Deviliciouslittledevil

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kuatiogui drug possession

  • @efaesfefse9236

    @efaesfefse9236

    3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting story

  • @sriraam4331

    @sriraam4331

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Deviliciouslittledevil u got balls for admitting man ill give u that

  • @Deviliciouslittledevil

    @Deviliciouslittledevil

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sriraam4331 thanks,bro

  • @auntyvicki6596
    @auntyvicki65963 жыл бұрын

    Yes, a very tragic case. Two lives are lost, the victim as he died and the offender as his life will never be anywhere close to normal anymore whether it is lifetime incarceration in prison or the death penalty. And there's unimaginable trauma and hurt that may go on to haunt the lives of the family and friends for both the victim and the offender. Died due to murder is not right, imprisoning a young 16 years old for the rest of his life is no justice, putting a 16 years old to death is neither right nor justice. This is a tragedy, regardless what is the outcome... My sincere condolences to the victim and his family, my sincere sympathy to the offender and his family... If the offender had needed mental health help, I hope he finally gets it even though it is quite late at this stage due to what had happened... Tragedy and sadness beyond words.

  • @limwowo5902
    @limwowo59023 жыл бұрын

    Weren't the names of the two child murderers in the UK released to the public? I feel that the law should not protect the murderers' identity even if they are younger than 18 years old.

  • @peainpod

    @peainpod

    3 жыл бұрын

    correct!

  • @dropmelon

    @dropmelon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Didn’t they changed the kids’ names after that and give them a lot of protection from the public?

  • @kevinzhang8920
    @kevinzhang89203 жыл бұрын

    Very Clear :)

  • @Puffa_
    @Puffa_3 жыл бұрын

    i use to live in aspen heights, river valley road, now im in france, im glad i left singapore before things could get too crazy

  • @lilianehuggett1564

    @lilianehuggett1564

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where abouts? I have a holiday house in the middle of somewhere = Correze

  • @sharonyip987
    @sharonyip9873 жыл бұрын

    I have a question please. If we interpret what has been presented in the news so far: 1. attacker has gone online to buy a weapon 2. he told students to call the cops cos he killed someone Do these sound like he does not know what he is doing? How will these be presented to court? Mental impairment? Lack of mental soundness as it might be, it was a planned crime. As a society we need to address some of the issues raised by this crime. However, let us also not forget to ask: Who’s giving the 13 year old another chance of life? Thus for the life taken from him brainlessly, shouldn’t there be a price to pay?

  • @dink2229

    @dink2229

    3 жыл бұрын

    High social chaste school. Planned and sane. Just because admitted to imh before dosent mean someone has mental issues. Unless if your are born with a physical mental deficiency, 99% others are all wayang one and behavioral problem most likely caused by upbringing. Even his parents already stated they wont attend his court hearing. He obviously did this for attention or out of spite for his parents. The true example of money isnt everything.

  • @mig7403

    @mig7403

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dink2229 So you think that people with mental issues are just acting out? Your comment pissed me off a lot. It's like you are saying that mental issues do not exist in our society.

  • @dink2229

    @dink2229

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mig7403 Good. Means your triggered by facts. Mental issues only apply if your born with it, since birth, real sickness which impair a person to function normally since childhood. You have the audacity to claim your offended by my statement. Its people like you that cause the mainstream generalisation of what mental sickness is and turn it into an excuse for someones lack of self control over their own temperment. Disgusting.

  • @dlim8596

    @dlim8596

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dink2229 hello where did you get the source that his family will not attend his court hearing? Can I have the link

  • @evilbefall98
    @evilbefall983 жыл бұрын

    An eye for an eye

  • @veganath

    @veganath

    3 жыл бұрын

    *_"An eye for an eye"_* & soon enough everybody is blind

  • @kokchaitan7209
    @kokchaitan72097 ай бұрын

    Please reveal names of offenders of all criminal offences. To protect the rest of all people . Also to inform and zeros tolerance from racism. Thank-you

  • @izuizu7313
    @izuizu73133 жыл бұрын

    I rmb how the school didn't want to let outsiders know, wanting it to be settled internally but it got leaked so fast

  • @davesim9077
    @davesim90773 жыл бұрын

    For life imprisonment ,u have to spent the rest of your life in the jail till u die.But there's a parole after 20 years.This kind of law is definitely ridiculous in its own ways.

  • @Seramics

    @Seramics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea, spending money for free food n accommodation for twenty years for a mentally sick person who has commit a murder of some innocent people. After that, be let loose into the society at large and hopefully he doesn't relapse n kill another one. Not sure who think this is a good idea. What's wrong with getting rid of a a defect human? Life is never fair, there's so many innocent people with hard life needing help n never got sufficient help. Why don't we use the fund to help them instead. Rather than giving good life in prison for defect human being.

  • @PrimordialDemon414
    @PrimordialDemon4143 жыл бұрын

    I swear this would’ve been a bigger news if it was the 13 years old who Killed the 16 Years old despite him having an axe, it would’ve been Surprising.

  • @yukihno.

    @yukihno.

    3 жыл бұрын

    average sigma 13 year old male

  • @enderreaper1482

    @enderreaper1482

    3 жыл бұрын

    Then the 13 yr old would likely be forgiven since he was defending himself and he was under 16

  • @r.e.t.o7226

    @r.e.t.o7226

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yukihno. grindset

  • @yukihno.

    @yukihno.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@r.e.t.o7226 based

  • @r.e.t.o7226

    @r.e.t.o7226

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@yukihno. off your mom

  • @MRTinSG
    @MRTinSG Жыл бұрын

    He planned to plead guilty to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. He’s liable to spend the rest of his life in prison and he could also be caned.

  • @yesotahandritha4820
    @yesotahandritha48203 жыл бұрын

    I m really proud of sg police the way they handle the case is really professional and follow all the rules because i still remember few years back we have similar case like this in Malaysia but all those students identity leaked very quickly moreover the student family pic and her pic with handcuffs!!

  • @HG-kn3hb
    @HG-kn3hb3 жыл бұрын

    Will JT be defending the boy?

  • @godsbelovedchild1810

    @godsbelovedchild1810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope, he already has a defence attorney

  • @jonseilim4321
    @jonseilim43213 жыл бұрын

    An offering to the algorhythm

  • @tamilarasantamilarasan4064
    @tamilarasantamilarasan40643 жыл бұрын

    Pls do more video’s like this.

  • @That_Cube
    @That_Cube3 жыл бұрын

    I learned so much..

  • @berrrratata
    @berrrratata3 жыл бұрын

    what about the possibility of being detained under The President's Pleasure?

  • @godsbelovedchild1810

    @godsbelovedchild1810

    3 жыл бұрын

    This no longer applies already. Now the max sentence teenagers can get is life imprisonment (meaning that the minimum period they'll be behind bars is 20 years, following which there'll be a review every year to decide whether the prisoner is suitable to be released on parole)

  • @leongsam5197

    @leongsam5197

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unless it's a democratically elected president or else it's no use

  • @360gamingwizard2
    @360gamingwizard23 жыл бұрын

    Even the dog sad sia............

  • @zjamaanz3594
    @zjamaanz35943 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 👍

  • @farhaddriver_2450
    @farhaddriver_24503 жыл бұрын

    very informative but still wondering what he will be sentenced to.

  • @Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG
    @Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG3 жыл бұрын

    Can see that Ba Zhang is equally sad. 😢😄

  • @zainuddinbrahim4625
    @zainuddinbrahim46253 жыл бұрын

    Hope students in all school will be taught on the how to appreciate life as it is and in real life..

  • @smolpncraft

    @smolpncraft

    3 жыл бұрын

    its their own brain they decide what to do.

  • @chanparker7407
    @chanparker74073 жыл бұрын

    Murder is murder, that kid deserves life in prison

  • @quekvincent5981
    @quekvincent59813 жыл бұрын

    oh i always thought caning can be carried out in 'instalment'. Damn, how to tahan 24 strokes at one go?

  • @bobafett5757
    @bobafett57573 жыл бұрын

    *Can the motive or reason behind this RVHS murder be shared to the public?*

  • @Owleyes2019
    @Owleyes20193 жыл бұрын

    When you kill someone, whether sane or insane, one cannot be let back into society

  • @dink2229

    @dink2229

    3 жыл бұрын

    Millions and billions of humans are killed by humans throughout history. Even the wars now. This IS OUR NATURAL SOCIETY. Apa you talking.

  • @PrograError

    @PrograError

    3 жыл бұрын

    if they can be counsel back to a "society's normal", they should be, unless the judge had already deemed him/her unsaveable.

  • @joshuakoh1291

    @joshuakoh1291

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tbh u forgot the only killings allowed are from fighting in a real war against enemies to protect fellow good citizens not evil citizens. So be more specific lah.

  • @phasmopro3152

    @phasmopro3152

    2 жыл бұрын

    If killing someone regardless of your age doesn't matter then I will recommend the murderer to murder more people before getting caught

  • @pokewhy3146
    @pokewhy31463 жыл бұрын

    hope u all safe

  • @RT-mm8rq
    @RT-mm8rq2 жыл бұрын

    10 month old, but a very informative video. Is there an update?

  • @DarkPa1adin
    @DarkPa1adin3 жыл бұрын

    A life for a life. He can't restore the life he took.

  • @junyew1813
    @junyew18133 жыл бұрын

    Hi to the comments section. As a fellow singaporean and student myself, I would like to extend my condolences to the parents. Thank you for everyone extending their support in the comments. However, I would like to note that this is a difficult time for all, so please refrain from speculating about the incident or leaving other insensitive comments about the incident. Thank you.

  • @wallrior1993
    @wallrior19933 жыл бұрын

    came for the info, stayed for josephus voice

  • @Yaminity
    @Yaminity3 жыл бұрын

    I won't be suppressed all schools with have X - Ray machines at every entrance and exits, just like Changi Airport departure terminal

  • @bobafett5757
    @bobafett57573 жыл бұрын

    *What happens if the offender died half way through the caning?*

  • @That7Days79

    @That7Days79

    3 жыл бұрын

    RIP

  • @rosemarydudley9954

    @rosemarydudley9954

    3 жыл бұрын

    Boba Fett ... Take it away and bury it...

  • @SpongeBobSquarePants89

    @SpongeBobSquarePants89

    3 жыл бұрын

    ask changi prison commissioner bro..we are not expert

  • @bleuet3897

    @bleuet3897

    3 жыл бұрын

    "if he dies, he dies" lol

  • @bobafett5757

    @bobafett5757

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rosemarydudley9954 Whats the cause of death?

  • @poolfans
    @poolfans3 жыл бұрын

    3-5 years mental hospital 10-15 years boys home.

  • @jen5138

    @jen5138

    3 жыл бұрын

    As perpetrator is alr 16, most likely will have to serve time in prison.

  • @joshuakoh1291

    @joshuakoh1291

    3 жыл бұрын

    Watch the video and stop speculating 🤦‍♂️, they alrdy answered in 2:15 he will served life imprisonment. Also in 3:23 of the video says it has to be 20 years at least during the imprisonment, then he can be eligible for "parole interview" aka early prison release temporarily or permanently which shocked me cuz I didnt know life imprisonment can get parole if deemed sane by the doctor after 20 years of imprisonment...

  • @poolfans

    @poolfans

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joshuakoh1291 that is IF he is convicted to a murder. 3:52 Lawyer did say if the person suffered from depression or mental disorder. It could be reduced sentence or even not a murder charge

  • @joshuakoh1291

    @joshuakoh1291

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@poolfans I forgot he got mental condition since he have been to IMH 2 years ago. Also this incident he targeted random 13 years old kid who he dont even know. So probably not gonna be convicted to a murder and get murder charges but get reduce charges... Also its hilariously ironic your entire op comment is about "if" he is not convicted to a murder. And u even throw in random bs years range with small range difference u created. SO how about u stop spreading misinfos in ur speculation? My earlier assumption for the final sentencing of him getting murder charges was based on him killing with intent but I forgot he isnt mentally sound, anyway I will also stop assuming the final sentencing so u stop too. Since the authorities(MOE, police etc) literally ask us to refrain from speculating and wait for correct infos aka real final sentencing to be released. Though I have to said it is kinda hypocrite of you to said mine was entire based on "if" when u did it way before me in the first place in your op comment..

  • @LmtButterfly
    @LmtButterfly3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not SGrean but a lot of my friends are from SG i was quite shoke when they start sending that news on our group chat

  • @user-qb3xb9ym6t
    @user-qb3xb9ym6t3 жыл бұрын

    Perfectly fair way to deal with young murders. *Me trying to think of ways to cheat the system*

  • @waferjuice
    @waferjuice3 жыл бұрын

    and in 20 years time when he come out, he will be employed by 1 of you CEOs out there. Nice.