Join the campaign to raise awareness about a law that criminalizes anyone in Singapore who has in his or her possession a copy of a film that has not been licensed by the authorities. And this includes video images stored in mobile phones.

Section 14 of the Films Act stipulates that "Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at the owner's risk and expense and at such time and place as the Board may appoint."

Section 21 states: "Any person who (a) has in his possession; (b) exhibits or distributes; or (c) reproduces, any film without a valid [censorship] certificate" shall be guilty of an offence. Fines and a jail term of up to 6 months are prescribed."

That means you can even be charged for screening a wedding video in your own home.

The Films Act is an archaic piece of legislation written in 1981. We are calling for a repeal, or at the very least, a complete review of the statute. (read less)

Join the campaign to raise awareness about a law that criminalizes anyone in Singapore who has in his or her possession a copy of a film that has not been licensed by the authorities. And this includes video images stored in mobile phones.

Section 14 of the Films Act stipulates that "Every film in the possession of any person shall be submitted to the Board without any alteration or excision for the purpose of censorship at the owner's risk and expense and at such time and place as the Board... (read more)