Singapore lifts gay sex ban but blocks path toward marriage equality
LGBTQ+ advocates welcome repeal of British colonial-era law while expressing dismay as parliament backs existing definition of marriage
Source: theguardian.com
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Source: theguardian.com
As Qatar becomes focus of LGBTQ campaigns, where else in the world is it illegal to be gay?
Homosexuality is still prohibited in 69 countries according to both the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) and is punishable by death in some nations
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Singapore repeals gay sex ban but limits prospect of legalising same-sex marriage
SINGAPORE: Singapore's parliament on Tuesday decriminalised sex between men, but, in a blow to the LGBT community, also amended the constitution to prevent court challenges that in other countries have led to the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
Source: bangkokpost.com
Singapore decriminalises gay sex but LGBT people will not have equal marriage rights
The British colonial-era legislation penalised sex between men with up to two years in jail, although the statute was not actively enforced. The law had long been criticised as discriminatory
Source: dailymail.co.uk