Government's Indicators on Society's Readiness to Repeal Section 377A of Penal Code

Debated in Parliament on 4 Apr 2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Government is engaging with diverse groups of Singaporeans to understand their viewpoints on the repeal of Section 377A rather than relying solely on discrete indicators.
Minister K Shanmugam noted that Ms Hazel Poa and her party have not taken a position on whether to retain or abolish Section 377A.
The Government will carefully consider the feedback gathered and assess the best way forward regarding the repeal.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Full Transcript

Hazel Poa

Ms Hazel Poa asked the Minister for Home Affairs following the Court of Appeal’s ruling on retaining section 377A of the Penal Code (a) what are the Government’s indicators to monitor whether society is ready for its repeal; and (b) how are these indicators monitored.

K Shanmugam

This is an issue that should not be viewed solely on the basis of discrete indicators. The Government is speaking with diverse groups of Singaporeans to better understand their viewpoints. We will consider them carefully and assess the best way forward.

Ms Hazel Poa has informed Parliament that she and her Party do not have a position on whether section 377A should be retained or abolished.

Government's Indicators on Society's Readiness to Repeal Section 377A of Penal Code

Debated in Parliament on 4 Apr 2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Government is engaging with diverse groups of Singaporeans to understand their viewpoints on the repeal of Section 377A rather than relying solely on discrete indicators.
Minister K Shanmugam noted that Ms Hazel Poa and her party have not taken a position on whether to retain or abolish Section 377A.
The Government will carefully consider the feedback gathered and assess the best way forward regarding the repeal.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Full Transcript

Hazel Poa

K Shanmugam

Ms Hazel Poa has informed Parliament that she and her Party do not have a position on whether section 377A should be retained or abolished.

Government's Indicators on Society's Readiness to Repeal Section 377A of Penal Code | PAPERCUTS

Government's Indicators on Society's Readiness to Repeal Section 377A of Penal Code

Summary

Questions Identified

Full Transcript

Hazel Poa

K Shanmugam

Summary

Questions Identified

Government's Indicators on Society's Readiness to Repeal Section 377A of Penal Code

Summary

Questions Identified

Full Transcript

Hazel Poa

K Shanmugam

Summary

Questions Identified