Public Prosecutor v Chang Ying Leong: Rape Charges & Consent
In Public Prosecutor v Chang Ying Leong, the High Court of Singapore heard the case against Chang Ying Leong, who was charged with two counts of rape. The court, presided over by Justice Kan Ting Chiu, found the accused guilty on both charges, determining that the complainant did not consent to the sexual acts. The judgment was delivered on 2001-05-24.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Guilty on both charges
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Chang Ying Leong was charged with two counts of rape. The High Court found him guilty, determining the complainant did not consent.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Guilty | Won | Mohamed Nasser Ismail, Jared Pereira |
| Chang Ying Leong | Defense | Individual | Guilty | Lost | Aqbal Singh |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Kan Ting Chiu | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Nasser Ismail | Public Prosecutor |
| Jared Pereira | Public Prosecutor |
| Aqbal Singh | Chan Ng Aqbal |
4. Facts
- The accused and complainant met at a pub and had known each other for less than three weeks.
- The complainant was heavily intoxicated on the night of the incident.
- The complainant was taken to the accused's apartment after she stated she did not want to go home.
- The accused admitted to having sexual intercourse with the complainant.
- The accused initially claimed the complainant consented, but later stated he took advantage of her.
- The complainant stated she did not consent to the sexual intercourse.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Chang Ying Leong, CC 12/2001, [2001] SGHC 110
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Accused and complainant met at Sole Luna pub. | |
| Accused and complainant had a date. | |
| Accused invited complainant to a farewell party. | |
| Accused committed rape on the complainant. | |
| Accused gave investigation statement. | |
| Accused presented himself to ASP Ting after lie detector test. | |
| Judgment delivered. |
7. Legal Issues
- Rape
- Outcome: The court found that the accused had sex with the complainant without her consent, thus constituting rape.
- Category: Substantive
- Sub-Issues:
- Consent
- Lack of consent
8. Remedies Sought
- Conviction
- Imprisonment
- Caning
9. Cause of Actions
- Rape
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Litigation
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chia Kim Heng Frederick v PP | High Court | Yes | [1992] 1 SLR 361 | Singapore | Cited for principles in sentencing. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| section 376(1) of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Consent
- Sexual intercourse
- Intoxication
- Rape
- Voluntary statement
15.2 Keywords
- Rape
- Consent
- Criminal Law
- Singapore
- High Court
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Offences
17. Areas of Law
- Criminal Law
- Rape Law