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Family violence

South Korea suitcase murder reveals pattern of family abuse

Emotional abuse claims must show real harm beyond frustration, unhappiness: Singapore courts

A sculpture titled, Family by Brother Joseph McNally outside the Family Justice Courts, which is the State Courts' old building in Havelock Square on March 4, 2026.
A sculpture titled, Family by Brother Joseph McNally outside the Family Justice Courts, which is the State Courts' old building in Havelock Square on March 4, 2026.

Han Hui Hui’s children returned to her care with additional safeguards: MSF

Ms Han Hui Hui’s three children were taken to KKH on Feb 15 after “an alleged physical altercation” between Ms Han’s mother-in-law and the children.
Ms Han Hui Hui’s three children were taken to KKH on Feb 15 after “an alleged physical altercation” between Ms Han’s mother-in-law and the children.

Violence against women ‘a global emergency’: UN

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk pointed out the cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Dominique Pelicot as examples.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk pointed out the cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Dominique Pelicot as examples.

Nearly 4 years’ jail for man who threatened to kill own mum, posed as cop to cheat another victim

The man pleaded guilty to eight charges for offences including criminal intimidation, cheating, possessing weapons in a public place, and misusing a computer system.
The man pleaded guilty to eight charges for offences including criminal intimidation, cheating, possessing weapons in a public place, and misusing a computer system.

‘The emotional abuse is relentless’: Dad gets personal protection order for daughter against mum

Facade of Family Justice Courts(FJC), taken on Feb 6, 2026. PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG.
Facade of Family Justice Courts(FJC), taken on Feb 6, 2026. PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG.

Forum: Disbelief of sexual victims’ disclosures is equally damaging

When sexual assault victims are accused of lying by their own families

When a parent dismisses a child’s claims of having been sexually assaulted, it can create a sense of betrayal and hurt.
When a parent dismisses a child’s claims of having been sexually assaulted, it can create a sense of betrayal and hurt.

Buddhist monk gets 1-year jail for beating wife in South Korea

The defendant had threatened the victim with a chair at their home on Dec 20, 2024, striking her neck with his hands and grabbing her by the hair while drunk.
The defendant had threatened the victim with a chair at their home on Dec 20, 2024, striking her neck with his hands and grabbing her by the hair while drunk.

Men abused by wives fear being seen as culprits: Counsellors on why such cases go under-reported

More men who suffer domestic violence are seeking help, but the trend is likely under-reported.
More men who suffer domestic violence are seeking help, but the trend is likely under-reported.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.