Comparative law and justice/Singapore
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Economic Development, Health, and Education
[edit | edit source]Governance
[edit | edit source]Judicial Review
[edit | edit source]Courts and Criminal Law
[edit | edit source]Punishment
[edit | edit source]Legal Personnel
[edit | edit source]Law Enforcement
[edit | edit source]Singapore has two categories for authorities. One is the Singapore Police Force, and the other is customs authority. Requirement for the Singapore Police Force includes a physical test, education, and citizenship. Males need to get a grade of A or B of the physical test, which is known as the Physical Employment Status. Females are exempt from this portion. Both genders need at least 5 credits in General Certificate of Education (GCE) in the "O" level. This is equivalent to a United States's high school diploma with a C average. The last requirement to qualify for a police officer is to be a Singaporean or be a Singapore Permanent Resident. [1]
Crime Rates and Public Opinion
[edit | edit source]Singapore 's legal system is based on the English Common Law system.