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Understood from article 1 and 2 that Joshua Robison’s case had led to a controversy that the existing law is not good enough. In another word, imprisonment sentence is too merciful towards offenders on sex with minors. For Robinson’s case, many felt that 4 years of imprisonment is not painful enough for him. However, the existing law is defending Robinson from getting a harsher punishment and thus, it is time to review and enhance the laws to ensure a deterrent effect on such acts so as to protect the younger generation. There are past cases similar to Robinson’s case in terms of young victims aged above 14. …show more content…
4 out of 7 articles share a similarity which convey a strong stand on change of law. According to article 1, an online petition regarding Robinson’s punishment, received approximately 27,000 signatures as a recognition that his sentence is too lenient. Also, there were calls from the public for an appeal against the sentence imposed. Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said “I do think that the sentences for such offences committed by Robinson need to be relooked at.” (Yi, Underage sex case: AGC not appealing against sentence, 2017) Article 5 relays that even lawyers proposed to enhance on the law as they felt that the existing law has neglected certain factors. Criminal lawyer Amolat Singh mentioned that something must be done to the law and Mr Eugene Thuraisingam, shared a same perspective by stating that current law does not draw a distinctive line between a young man who makes a mistake, and an older man who preys on young victims. (Yi, Lawyers suggest certain factors be given more weight, 2017) Adding on, article 6 has indicated how badly there is a need to review the law by stating that “A review of our laws against child sex offender…is long overdue.” And “Singapore can do so much more to protect its children.” (Lee, …show more content…
B. (2017, March 9). Underage sex case: AGC not appealing against sentence. Retrieved from Straits Times: http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/underage-sex-case-agc-not-appealing-against-sentence
Article 2: Keow, G. B. (2017, March 5). Why is child sex offender's sentence so lenient? Retrieved from Straits Times: http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-on-the-web/why-is-child-sex-offenders-sentence-so-lenient
Article 3: Chelvan, V. P. (2015, July 29). Man gets 20 years’ jail, 24 strokes of the cane for preying on young girls. Retrieved from Channel NewsAsia: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/man-gets-20-years--jail-24-strokes-of-the-cane-for-preying-on-yo-8245000
Article 4: Ng, K. (2016, January 13). Today Online. Retrieved from Ex-teacher jailed 4.5 years for sex with student: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ex-teacher-jailed-45-years-sex-underage-student?page=1
Article 5: Yi, S. B. (2017, March 9). Lawyers suggest certain factors be given more weight. Retrieved from Straits Times: http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/lawyers-suggest-certain-factors-be-given-more-weight
Article 6: Lee, D. M. (2017, March 6). Tougher laws needed against child porn. Retrieved from Straits Times:

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