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Section 377A

Past criminal records for 377A can now be rendered spent because of repeal: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs said that if a person’s conviction record cannot be automatically rendered spent, he can make an application to the Commissioner of Police to have his records treated as spent.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said that if a person’s conviction record cannot be automatically rendered spent, he can make an application to the Commissioner of Police to have his records treated as spent.

S377A officially repealed after President Halimah gives assent to Bill

The move to repeal Section 377A was first mooted by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his National Day Rally speech in 2022.
The move to repeal Section 377A was first mooted by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his National Day Rally speech in 2022.

Is it okay for gay teachers to come out in class? Gay teachers list qualms, parents urge caution

The Pink Dot SG event at Hong Lim Park, on 29 June 2019, ended with attendees holding up pink and white lights to form a display calling for the repeal of Section 377A. 
The Pink Dot SG event at Hong Lim Park, on 29 June 2019, ended with attendees holding up pink and white lights to form a display calling for the repeal of Section 377A. 

Sex ed after repeal: MPs, advocacy groups want comprehensive, evidence-based info on LGBTQ issues

Back view of students from Bukit Merah Secondary School crossing the road at the pedestrian crossing taken on June 27, 2022.
Back view of students from Bukit Merah Secondary School crossing the road at the pedestrian crossing taken on June 27, 2022.

Lunch with Sumiko

How is faith relevant in a changing world? S'pore’s Mufti says tackling this is one of his challenges

Section 377A: Repeal was respectful but is talking about sexual orientation still taboo?

The two Bills together provided a uniquely Singapore solution to extending gay rights, while preserving traditional family values.
The two Bills together provided a uniquely Singapore solution to extending gay rights, while preserving traditional family values.

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Striking a good balance for society

From The Gallery

Hard work begins even as S377A is repealed

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam (left) and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh speaking in Parliament on Nov 29, 2022.
Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam (left) and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh speaking in Parliament on Nov 29, 2022.

Parliament, not referendum, the right forum for defining marriage: Masagos on PSP’s call

Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli was speaking in response to a proposal on Monday by NCMP Hazel Poa of PSP.
Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli was speaking in response to a proposal on Monday by NCMP Hazel Poa of PSP.

Parliament repeals Section 377A, endorses amendments protecting definition of marriage

The law, which criminalises sex between men, was repealed after a debate in Parliament.
The law, which criminalises sex between men, was repealed after a debate in Parliament.

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