Singapore seeks to amend constitution to protect its definition of marriage ...Middle East

Daily Sun - News
Singapore seeks to amend constitution to protect its definition of marriage
SINGAPORE: Singapore's government filed bills in parliament on Thursday seeking to decriminalise sex between men, and to amend the constitution to prevent court challenges to laws and policies concerning marriage.The proposed legislation in socially conservative Singapore follows Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement in August of a plan to repeal Section 377A of its penal code, a legacy of British colonial rule and not used in decades, which carries punishments of up to two years in jail for sex between men.Recent surveys have shown attitudes towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Singapore have become more accepting. But changes have yet to be reflected in g

Hence then, the article about singapore seeks to amend constitution to protect its definition of marriage was published today ( ) and is available on Daily Sun ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Singapore seeks to amend constitution to protect its definition of marriage )

Apple Storegoogle play

Last updated :

Also on site :