Singapore bans 'pick-up artist' Julien Blanc amid outcry over abusive techniques
Singapore banned Julien Blanc from entering the country to conduct seminars after more than 8,000 people signed a petition accusing him of legitimising “sexual assault and predation”.
Singapore on Wednesday banned US-based “pick-up artist” Julien Blanc from entering the country to conduct seminars after more than 8,000 people signed a petition accusing him of legitimising “sexual assault and predation”.
The move by the Southeast Asian city-state follows a similar ban by Britain last week.
Officials in other Asian countries where the 26-year-old Swiss-American had planned to travel on a world tour have also indicated that he may not be granted a visa.
Singapore authorities will bar Blanc from entering the country “especially if he is here to hold seminars or events that propagate violence against women,” a government statement said on Wednesday.
“Blanc has been involved in seminars in various countries that advised men to use highly abusive techniques when dating women,” said the statement.
“Violence against women or any persons is against Singapore law.”
A petition against Blanc started by Singaporean Charis Mah on the change.org website had called on interior minister Teo Chee Hean to “exclude this individual from Singapore or deport him if he has already entered.”