Defamation Act (Chapter 75): Primary legislation governing both libel and slander cases in Singapore, defining defamatory statements, their implications, and outlining available remedies and defenses
Protection from Harassment Act (POHA): Legislation providing additional protection against harassment and false statements, offering both civil and criminal remedies, particularly relevant for cases involving harassment or repeated behavior
Common Law Principles: Singapore's adherence to English common law principles for defamation cases, including case law precedents and requirements for proving damage to reputation
Limitation Act (Chapter 163): Legislation setting time limits for bringing legal action, generally allowing 6 years for defamation cases
Supreme Court of Judicature Act: Legislation governing jurisdictional considerations, court procedures, and available remedies in Singapore's legal system
Key Elements - Statement Identification: Requirement to clearly identify and specify the alleged defamatory statements in the cease and desist letter
Key Elements - Falsity Evidence: Requirement to demonstrate the falsity of the slanderous statements
Key Elements - Reputation Damage: Need to establish and describe the damage to reputation caused by the slanderous statements
Key Elements - Cease Demands: Specific demands for the cessation of slanderous behavior
Key Elements - Compliance Timeline: Clear deadline for compliance with the cease and desist demands
Key Elements - Non-Compliance Consequences: Clear statement of legal consequences that will follow non-compliance with the cease and desist demands
