'Enshrine man-woman marriage in the Constitution': Closed-door event by Protect Singapore Townhall calls for Section 377A to stay, police reports made

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SINGAPORE - A group of people have called for the law criminalising sex between men to be kept on the books, until there are guarantees to protect the traditional definition of marriage and family. Calling themselves the Protect Singapore Townhall, the group held an event at the Singapore Expo convention centre last Saturday (July 23), which was attended by more...

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Organisers Jason Wong and Mohamed Khair Mohamed Noor published brief updates on the session in similar Facebook posts titled Silent No More the same day, after the event. However, a Court of Appeal ruling on Feb 28 this year that the law cannot be used to prosecute men for gay sex reignited the debate on whether the law should be repealed.

"We'll continue to adopt the approach of civil dialogue, working with all, involving all stakeholders, as we chart our own unique Singapore way forward without creating sudden shifts and deep divisions in our society," he added. They added: "We've been relatively restrained in the face of an intolerant, vocal minority that seeks to overturn the order in all areas of society - be it marriage, education, businesses, or beliefs, while demonising all those who disagree as 'bigots' or 'haters', instead of engaging us with good faith. We will be silent no more."

 

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