No. Cannibalism is explicitly criminalized under Singapore’s Penal Code, with no exceptions for consensual acts. The Infocomm Media Development Authority’s 2026 digital content guidelines further prohibit any promotion or depiction of such acts, aligning with the state’s zero-tolerance stance on extreme violence.
Key Regulations for Cannibalism in Singapore
- Section 377 of the Penal Code (Cap. 224) criminalizes acts causing “grievous hurt” with intent to kill or consume human flesh, punishable by up to life imprisonment and caning.
- Section 292 of the Penal Code prohibits the sale or distribution of obscene materials, extending to digital content that glorifies cannibalism under the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Class Licensing Scheme.
- Misuse of Drugs Act (Cap. 185) may apply if substances (e.g., sedatives) facilitate cannibalistic acts, as their unauthorized use is strictly regulated by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).
Singapore’s legal framework reflects its broader prohibition of extreme bodily harm, with enforcement prioritized under the Singapore Police Force’s Serious Crime Division. No legal precedents exist for consensual cannibalism, and any related activities—even in private—risk severe penalties.