Latest items for Singapore
April 17, 2024, 4:06 p.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"17.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, any person may, whether alone or together with another person, by subscribing the person’s name or their names to a constitution and complying with the requirements as to registration, form an incorporated company" (Part 3, Section 17). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 1967) relating to women’s property rights are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for 2022 (AMC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LO-LAW-1
"17.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, any person may, whether alone or together with another person, by subscribing the person’s name or their names to a constitution and complying with the requirements as to registration, form an incorporated company" (Part 3, Section 17). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 1967) relating to women’s property rights are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for 2022 (AMC - CODER COMMENT).
March 31, 2024, 3:14 p.m.
Countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Guyana, Iceland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
Variables: TRAFF-SCALE-1
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Variables: TRAFF-SCALE-1
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March 30, 2024, 10:05 p.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"Fearing significant downturns in revenue stemming from pandemic-related restrictions, and witnessing widespread unemployment during the pandemic, traffickers in Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Ghana, and Türkiye—including some with connections to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)—saw an opportunity. They used fake job listings to recruit adults and children from dozens of countries, including...Singapore..." (64). According to the U.S. State Department's 2023 TIP report, Singapore ranks as a Tier 1 country (85). The report notes that while the government meets the minimum standards, it did not initiate any prosecutions under the trafficking law for the third consecutive year, nor did it prosecute any cases of demostic servitude under the trafficking...more
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"Fearing significant downturns in revenue stemming from pandemic-related restrictions, and witnessing widespread unemployment during the pandemic, traffickers in Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Ghana, and Türkiye—including some with connections to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)—saw an opportunity. They used fake job listings to recruit adults and children from dozens of countries, including...Singapore..." (64). According to the U.S. State Department's 2023 TIP report, Singapore ranks as a Tier 1 country (85). The report notes that while the government meets the minimum standards, it did not initiate any prosecutions under the trafficking law for the third consecutive year, nor did it prosecute any cases of demostic servitude under the trafficking...more
March 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-3
"There are many rules for being a legal sex worker in the city-state. Women may incur a S$500 fine for leaving a brothel without permission, for example" (para 21). While legalization might heavily regulate the sex industry, perhaps even protecting licensed prostitutes from violence and HIV infection, licensed prostitutes are micromanaged by their pimps and enjoy slim to no personal liberties (MCP - CODER COMMENT). "Sex workers must be between the ages of 21 and 35, and are required to undergo an interview with the local police before being allowed to work in the brothels, according to law articles compiled by Project X. Passports and contracts are held by the...more
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-3
"There are many rules for being a legal sex worker in the city-state. Women may incur a S$500 fine for leaving a brothel without permission, for example" (para 21). While legalization might heavily regulate the sex industry, perhaps even protecting licensed prostitutes from violence and HIV infection, licensed prostitutes are micromanaged by their pimps and enjoy slim to no personal liberties (MCP - CODER COMMENT). "Sex workers must be between the ages of 21 and 35, and are required to undergo an interview with the local police before being allowed to work in the brothels, according to law articles compiled by Project X. Passports and contracts are held by the...more
March 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-2
"Once a yellow card expires, the sex worker is deported and banned from returning to Singapore for any purpose. The ban lasts from a few years up to a lifetime, and is up to the police's discretion" (para 18).
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-2
"Once a yellow card expires, the sex worker is deported and banned from returning to Singapore for any purpose. The ban lasts from a few years up to a lifetime, and is up to the police's discretion" (para 18).
March 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-6
"Legally recognized sex workers are provided with a yellow card which requires them to obtain regular medical check-ups and limits their employment to sex work" (para 17). "They're also regularly tested for HIV and STIs, and can be deported if they test positive for any sexually transmitted disease" (para 23).
Variables: IRP-LAW-6
"Legally recognized sex workers are provided with a yellow card which requires them to obtain regular medical check-ups and limits their employment to sex work" (para 17). "They're also regularly tested for HIV and STIs, and can be deported if they test positive for any sexually transmitted disease" (para 23).
March 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"In order to be granted a license for sex work, you must be "legally recognized as female" and be from one of five countries — China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or Singapore" (para 16). "Legally recognized sex workers are provided with a yellow card which requires them to obtain regular medical check-ups and limits their employment to sex work" (para 17).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"In order to be granted a license for sex work, you must be "legally recognized as female" and be from one of five countries — China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or Singapore" (para 16). "Legally recognized sex workers are provided with a yellow card which requires them to obtain regular medical check-ups and limits their employment to sex work" (para 17).
March 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-3
"There are many rules for being a legal sex worker in the city-state. Women may incur a S$500 fine for leaving a brothel without permission, for example" (para 21). "Sex workers must be between the ages of 21 and 35, and are required to undergo an interview with the local police before being allowed to work in the brothels, according to law articles compiled by Project X. Passports and contracts are held by the police, and sex workers are only allowed to retain a copy of their passport, per the articles" (para 22). "Legal sex workers must live in their assigned brothels and seek permission if they wish to leave....more
Variables: IRP-LAW-3
"There are many rules for being a legal sex worker in the city-state. Women may incur a S$500 fine for leaving a brothel without permission, for example" (para 21). "Sex workers must be between the ages of 21 and 35, and are required to undergo an interview with the local police before being allowed to work in the brothels, according to law articles compiled by Project X. Passports and contracts are held by the police, and sex workers are only allowed to retain a copy of their passport, per the articles" (para 22). "Legal sex workers must live in their assigned brothels and seek permission if they wish to leave....more
March 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"In Singapore, brothels must be licensed and are regulated by the government. Sex work is only legal if it is carried out within these brothels, which cost at least $1 million to start up, according to Cai" (para 10). "While freelance sex work is illegal in Singapore, there are still some who choose to work on the streets rather than in brothels" (para 28).
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"In Singapore, brothels must be licensed and are regulated by the government. Sex work is only legal if it is carried out within these brothels, which cost at least $1 million to start up, according to Cai" (para 10). "While freelance sex work is illegal in Singapore, there are still some who choose to work on the streets rather than in brothels" (para 28).
March 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-DATA-3
"In order to be granted a license for sex work, you must be "legally recognized as female" and be from one of five countries — China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or Singapore" (para 16).
Variables: IRP-DATA-3
"In order to be granted a license for sex work, you must be "legally recognized as female" and be from one of five countries — China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or Singapore" (para 16).
March 9, 2024, 11:29 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"In Singapore, sex workers must apply for a yellow card, which allows them to work in brothels in Geylang, the city state’s sanctioned red-light district. But according to Project X, a non-profit organisation that’s supported sex workers in Singapore since 2008, there are many rules to qualify for this card. Workers must be between 21 and 35, cannot be male, and must come from an approved list of countries. Sex workers are also not allowed to have romantic relationships with Singaporeans." (para 21, 22).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"In Singapore, sex workers must apply for a yellow card, which allows them to work in brothels in Geylang, the city state’s sanctioned red-light district. But according to Project X, a non-profit organisation that’s supported sex workers in Singapore since 2008, there are many rules to qualify for this card. Workers must be between 21 and 35, cannot be male, and must come from an approved list of countries. Sex workers are also not allowed to have romantic relationships with Singaporeans." (para 21, 22).
March 9, 2024, 11:29 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"While sex work through licensed brothels is legal in Singapore, it’s illegal in all other parts of the city, including in or around Orchard Towers" (para 26).
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"While sex work through licensed brothels is legal in Singapore, it’s illegal in all other parts of the city, including in or around Orchard Towers" (para 26).
March 9, 2024, 11:29 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-DATA-3
"Sex workers at Orchard Towers come from many countries, including Kenya, Cambodia, Argentina, Australia, and the Philippines, Ho said" (para 25).
Variables: IRP-DATA-3
"Sex workers at Orchard Towers come from many countries, including Kenya, Cambodia, Argentina, Australia, and the Philippines, Ho said" (para 25).
March 9, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-2
"Are there travel restrictions that apply only or specifically to sex workers? The immigration act states that sex workers are prohibited migrants: 8.—(1) 'Any person, not being a citizen of Singapore, who is a member of any of the prohibited classes as defined in subsection (3) or who, in the opinion of the Controller, is a member of any of the prohibited classes, is a prohibited immigrant.' (e) 'any prostitute or any person who is living on or receiving or who, prior to entering Singapore, lived on or received the proceeds of prostitution.' There are also reports that after a woman has worked for a period of time in a...more
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-2
"Are there travel restrictions that apply only or specifically to sex workers? The immigration act states that sex workers are prohibited migrants: 8.—(1) 'Any person, not being a citizen of Singapore, who is a member of any of the prohibited classes as defined in subsection (3) or who, in the opinion of the Controller, is a member of any of the prohibited classes, is a prohibited immigrant.' (e) 'any prostitute or any person who is living on or receiving or who, prior to entering Singapore, lived on or received the proceeds of prostitution.' There are also reports that after a woman has worked for a period of time in a...more
March 9, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-6
"Is there mandatory HIV/STI testing? Yes for workers operating in 'approved brothels'. For workers operating in 'approved' brothels in the designated red light districts, they must undergo regular testing every month. Registered masseuses must also undergo regular testing (every 6 months) to maintain a massage license. It is an open secret that sexual services are offered in most massage parlours. Sex workers operating outside of these regulated venues are not required to undergo any mandatory testing" (para 4).
Variables: IRP-LAW-6
"Is there mandatory HIV/STI testing? Yes for workers operating in 'approved brothels'. For workers operating in 'approved' brothels in the designated red light districts, they must undergo regular testing every month. Registered masseuses must also undergo regular testing (every 6 months) to maintain a massage license. It is an open secret that sexual services are offered in most massage parlours. Sex workers operating outside of these regulated venues are not required to undergo any mandatory testing" (para 4).
March 9, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Sex workers working in "approved" brothels must register and go through interview process to be approved for working there" (para 5). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? No it is not regulated in line with other work. There are heavy restrictions placed on regulated brothels and the women who work in them. They cannot work outside of designated brothel, cannot have a Singaporean boyfriend or husband, cannot drink alcohol in public or go to nightclubs" (para 6).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Sex workers working in "approved" brothels must register and go through interview process to be approved for working there" (para 5). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? No it is not regulated in line with other work. There are heavy restrictions placed on regulated brothels and the women who work in them. They cannot work outside of designated brothel, cannot have a Singaporean boyfriend or husband, cannot drink alcohol in public or go to nightclubs" (para 6).
March 9, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"Is selling sex criminalised? Sex work is legal but soliciting in public for the purposes of sex work is criminalised under section 19 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act. There is a two tier system in Singapore of workers operating in approved brothels being free from police attention but "illegal" workers being heavily targeted in police crackdowns" (para 1). "Is buying sex criminalised? No" (para 2). "Is organising/managing criminalised? Yes brothel keeping and living on earnings illegal under Women's Charter although a regime of informal legalisation operates. Procuring, managing a brothel and living on the earnings of sex work all criminal offences however there are designated Red...more
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"Is selling sex criminalised? Sex work is legal but soliciting in public for the purposes of sex work is criminalised under section 19 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act. There is a two tier system in Singapore of workers operating in approved brothels being free from police attention but "illegal" workers being heavily targeted in police crackdowns" (para 1). "Is buying sex criminalised? No" (para 2). "Is organising/managing criminalised? Yes brothel keeping and living on earnings illegal under Women's Charter although a regime of informal legalisation operates. Procuring, managing a brothel and living on the earnings of sex work all criminal offences however there are designated Red...more
Feb. 2, 2024, 6:33 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: DV-DATA-1
According to 2022 data from the WHO's Global Health Observatory, the proportion of ever-partnered women and girls (aged 15-49) in Singapore who have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime is 11 percent (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: DV-DATA-1
According to 2022 data from the WHO's Global Health Observatory, the proportion of ever-partnered women and girls (aged 15-49) in Singapore who have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime is 11 percent (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 24, 2024, 3:24 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Variables: MMR-SCALE-2
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Variables: MMR-SCALE-2
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Jan. 24, 2024, 3:19 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria, Kuwait, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland
Variables: MMR-SCALE-1
7
Variables: MMR-SCALE-1
7
Jan. 24, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Rep, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, D R Congo, Denmark, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: ERBG-SCALE-1
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Variables: ERBG-SCALE-1
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Jan. 24, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Rep, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, D R Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: DACH-SCALE-2
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Variables: DACH-SCALE-2
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Jan. 24, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay
Variables: DACH-SCALE-1
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Variables: DACH-SCALE-1
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Jan. 21, 2024, 11:10 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
According to a 2023 report on global trends in maternal mortality from 2000-2020 published by the WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and UNDESA/Population Division, in 2020 the maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) in Singapore was 7 (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
According to a 2023 report on global trends in maternal mortality from 2000-2020 published by the WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group, and UNDESA/Population Division, in 2020 the maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) in Singapore was 7 (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 20, 2024, 1:37 p.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
According to 2023 World Bank Gender Data collected from the most recent ILO modeled estimates from 2020 onwards, the female laborforce participation rate (as a percentage of the female population ages 15+) in Singapore is 63.2% (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
According to 2023 World Bank Gender Data collected from the most recent ILO modeled estimates from 2020 onwards, the female laborforce participation rate (as a percentage of the female population ages 15+) in Singapore is 63.2% (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 7, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: DACH-DATA-1
According to the World Bank, as of 2021, life expectancy in Singapore is 86 years for women and 81 years for men (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: DACH-DATA-1
According to the World Bank, as of 2021, life expectancy in Singapore is 86 years for women and 81 years for men (KMM-CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-4
"The Women’s Charter is designed to protect women in general, including sex workers from being exploited by pimps" (35).
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-4
"The Women’s Charter is designed to protect women in general, including sex workers from being exploited by pimps" (35).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The full, unqualified repeal of marital immunity for rape will equally protect all women from sexual abuse, regardless of their relationship to the perpetrator" (35).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The full, unqualified repeal of marital immunity for rape will equally protect all women from sexual abuse, regardless of their relationship to the perpetrator" (35).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A] consultation session [was held]in August 2021 with 19 parliamentarians, 6 of whom were male" (7). "Female representation in Singapore Parliament is increasing… Women occupied 31 out of 104 seats in the 14th Parliament of Singapore (which commenced in August 2020), making up almost 30 per cent of Parliament. This percentage is higher than the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)’s average of 25.5 per cent" (18).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"[A] consultation session [was held]in August 2021 with 19 parliamentarians, 6 of whom were male" (7). "Female representation in Singapore Parliament is increasing… Women occupied 31 out of 104 seats in the 14th Parliament of Singapore (which commenced in August 2020), making up almost 30 per cent of Parliament. This percentage is higher than the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)’s average of 25.5 per cent" (18).
Jan. 4, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: LBHO-LAW-1
"Women in Singapore are able to enter politics based on their own merits" (18).
Variables: LBHO-LAW-1
"Women in Singapore are able to enter politics based on their own merits" (18).