Undesirable Publications Act

Undesirable Publications Act 1967
Old Parliament House, photographed in January 2006
Parliament of Singapore
  • An Act to prevent the importation, distribution or reproduction of undesirable publications and for purposes connected therewith.
CitationAct 3 of 1967
Enacted byParliament of Singapore
Enacted1967
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.