Singapore High Court hears challenge of anti-gay sex law

Arguing that section 377A is constitutional, the Attorney-General argues that the law applies to all men, not just self-identified gay men, who have sex with other men; the law "reflects public morality"; and "because there is a scientifically-established difference between the public health risks associated with sex between men and sex between women."

Gary Lim and Kenneth Chee vs The Attorney-General (Summary of Submissions for the AG)

Fridae obtained the following statement from the Attorney General's Chambers on Feb 14, 2013.

French National Assembly approves law allowing same-sex marriage

France's lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved a sweeping bill to legalise same-sex marriage and give the same rights to all married couples to adopt children.

Beaux-arts

Fridae's Hong Kong Correspondent, Nigel Collett, reviews photographer Norm Yip's latest venture, his magazine beaux volume 1.

Thailand holds public hearings to consider civil union bill

The Rights and Liberties Protection Department and the House committee on Legal Affairs, Justice, and Human Rights have held the first of a series of public hearings to consider civil unions that would allow same-sex couples equal marriage rights.

Cat Cora opens first Asian outpost in Singapore

Iron Chef, lesbian and mother of four Cat Cora was in Singapore this week for the opening of her first and only restaurant outside of the United States. She talks to Fridae about family life, coming out in the 80s and how she deals with being openly gay in countries that may be less accepting.

UK lawmakers vote in favour of gay marriage

A bill to legalise same-sex marriage in Britain cleared a major hurdle Tuesday, which may see the UK joining a growing list of countries around the globe.