(a)for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification or of causing another person (B) humiliation, alarm or distress, A intentionally engages in an activity;
Section history
Section 376EE — Exploitative sexual activity or image in presence of minor of or above 16 but below 18 years of age
As in force on 17 August 2026.
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(1)Any person of or above 18 years of age (A) shall be guilty of an offence if —
(b)the activity is sexual;
(c)A engages in the activity —
(i)when B is present or is in a place from which A can be observed;
(ii)when either A or B is or both are in Singapore; and
(iii)knowing or believing that B is aware, or intending that B should be aware, that A is engaging in it;
(d)B is of or above 16 but below 18 years of age;
(e)A does not reasonably believe that B is of or above 18 years of age; and
(f)A is in a relationship with B that is exploitative of B.
(2)Any person of or above 18 years of age (A) shall be guilty of an offence if —
(a)for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification or of causing another person (B) humiliation, alarm or distress, A intentionally causes B to observe an image;
(b)the image is sexual;
(c)B is of or above 16 but below 18 years of age;
(d)A does not reasonably believe that B is of or above 18 years of age;
(e)A is in a relationship with B that is exploitative of B; and
(f)either A or B is or both are in Singapore.
(3)A person who is guilty of an offence under this section shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, or with fine, or with both.