Harassment

Indians protest election chief ahead of top court hearing

Protests began on Oct 2 demanding the resignation of Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar.

Protection of healthcare workers from abuse needs to evolve as new harms surface: Workgroup co-chair

(From left) Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s senior staff nurse Than Than, nurse clinician Tan Shu Hui, chief executive Chua Hong Choon and assistant director for operations Gennifer Lee.

Reported cases of healthcare worker abuse almost double in 2 years; reflects growing awareness

In 2025, the total number of abuse and harassment cases reported in the public healthcare sector rose to 4,200, up from 2,200 in 2023.

Govt will work with designated platforms to respond faster to online harms: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong said that the Government wants to make it easier for victims to send these online harm notices to platforms.

Jail for traveller over drunken ruckus at Changi Airport that triggered anti-hijack button

British national Arudchelvan Karnan was sentenced to eight weeks’ jail and a fine of $2,800 on Sept 2.

Chinese idol Yu Yuhan lashes out in incident with fans, sparking debate over celebrity safety

Chinese actor-singer Yu Yuhan was seen confronting fans after one of them opened a moving car he was riding in.

Man faces 11 harassment charges over alleged e-mails insulting police

Wong Yew Soon, 47, is said to have committed the offences between March and May because he was dissatisfied with his interactions with the police.

Debt collector broke law by shouting insults at debtor’s home, visiting her husband’s office: Judge

Protection from Harassment Court Judge Gregory Gan said that while debt collectors could legally pursue debts, their licence did not give them “carte blanche” to break the law.

Indian court acquits wrestling body ex-chief in sexual harassment case

Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and other Indian wrestlers take part in a protest demanding the disbandment of the WFI and the investigation of its head by the police, who they accuse of sexually harassing female players, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

Cambridge’s King’s College opens culture review after harassment allegations

King’s College is hiring a senior barrister to oversee a review of its culture and is strengthening its human resources processes.

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