The reforms, which were passed on Tuesday, represent the most extensive revision of the conservative city state's penal code in more than two decades. The changes mean oral and anal sex between consenting heterosexual adults is no longer an offense but section A, which deals with oral and anal sex between consenting men, remains in force.
The "gross indecency" offence carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail although it is rarely punished in Singapore , which has a thriving gay community. And by family in Singapore we mean one man, one woman, marrying, having children and bringing up children within that framework of a stable family unit. Mr Lee also warned gay rights activists against forcing the issue, which he said had become an emotional and divisive matter that was best left to evolve gradually.
A petition for homosexual sex to be legalised was signed by 2, people over three days. Supporters said the government's plan to legalise only oral and anal sex for heterosexual adults was unjust. Stuart Koe, one of the petitioners and chief executive of the Hong Kong-based group Fridae. Other amendments included a ban on necrophilia, tougher penalties for sex with minors under 14, and penalties for men who rape their wives, in some instances.
MPs in Singapore have legalised oral and anal sex for adult heterosexuals but kept the ban on gay sex, saying that the bill was what citizens in the conservative island state wanted. Topics World news. Reuse this content. Most popular.
