Parliament repeals Section 377A, approves constitutional change to protect definition of marriage
Singapore Parliament on Nov 29, 2022.
Parliament passed the repeal of Section 377A, alongside amendments to the Constitution to protect the definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman
A majority of the MPs voted for it, with several opposition MPs choosing to abstain or vote against the amendments
In closing the two-day debate, Cabinet Ministers responded to concerns by MPs on religious freedom and the stance of education institutions
After the repeal, LGBTQ+ advocacy group Pink Dot said the debate showed that MPs need to educate themselves more on LGBTQ+ issues
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the repeal was handled “responsibly and thoughtfully” even though it could have easily been a very divisive one
