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Parliament of Singapore
Long title
An Act to prevent the importation, distribution or reproduction of undesirable publications and for purposes connected therewith.
Citation
Act 3 of 1967
Enacted by
Parliament of Singapore
Enacted
1967
Status: In force
The Undesirable Publications Act 1967 (UPA) is a Singapore statute which, according to its long title, prevents the importation, distribution, or reproduction of undesirable publications and for purposes associated in doing so. The Act, which was passed in 1967 empowers the Government of Singapore in incriminating and punishing both individuals and corporates that are involved in the sale, supply, exhibition, or distribution of obscene and objectionable publications.
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