SINGAPORE - The Government is considering how best to balance ground feedback that gay sex should not be criminalised with the desire for Singapore's current position on marriage to be retained.
But the law is not actively enforced and it is a position that has been reiterated by the authorities since it was discussed robustly in Parliament in 2007. "At the same time, most do not want any decriminalisation to cause other major changes. In particular, most people want the current position on marriage to be retained."
"These matters ought to be discussed in Parliament, and decided in Parliament, and not decided in the Courts," he added. Mr Shanmugam was also asked about a recent town hall that called for Section 377A to remain on the books until there are guarantees to protect the traditional definition of marriage and family.took part in the event, called"Protect Singapore Townhall".
Safeguard it from what? 🤔