SINGAPORE — (08-21-22) — Singapore announced on Sunday that it will legalize gay sex but will not legalize same-sex marriage. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a televised speech on Sunday that the conservative city-state’s attitude toward the LGBTQ community in Singapore has changed in recent years.
“This will bring the law into line with current social models and I hope provide some relief to gay Singaporeans,” said Loong on Sunday.
However the Prime Minister made it crystal clear that same-sex marriage will not be permitted and that Singapore’s Constitution will be amended to prevent any future challenges to the status quo.
“Even as we repeal Section 377A, we will uphold and safeguard the institution of marriage,” Lee said. “We have to amend the Constitution to protect it. And we will do so. This will help us repeal Section 377A in a controlled and careful way.” said Loong.
Watch Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Lee had previously pledged to not enforce the colonial-era law prohibiting gay sex but later opted to repeal it altogether however he was under extreme pressure from the conservatives portions of his government.
Singapore inherited the law from the British but chose to keep it on the books after gaining independence in 1965.
Despite the ban, Singapore’s LGBTQ community has become increasingly visible in recent years, and Lee said general acceptance of the LGBTQ Community has grown.
Singapore will join Taiwan, Thailand and India who have also recently expanded LGBTQ rights.
Article by: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer
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