Singapore’s High Court confirms validity of Section 377A: a ban dated back to colonial-era.
Sexual activity between men has been illegal in Singapore since the British imposed Section 377A in the 30's during the colonial era.
Singapore's High Court judges dismissed a constitutional battle against Section 377A of the country's penal code that prohibits same-sex intimacy (specifically between men), as Human Dignity Trust announced today, 30th March 2020.
This is a real blow for all local LGBT + activists.
Although these rules are rarely applied, for men who commit a "serious offense" with another man or try to get gay sex, there is a serious risk of being jailed for up to two years.
While sexual activity between women is technically "legal", activists argue that the law represses the entire LGBT + community as a whole.
(From left) Mr Bryan Choong Chee Hong, Mr Johnso...