Singaporeans are divided on the issue of legalising same-sex civil partnership, a new poll has found. One-third of Singaporeans support changing the law, while 43% oppose a change,, according to a YouGov poll.
Gay sex is illegal in culturally conservative Singapore. Section 377A of the colonial-era Penal Code punishes gay sex with up two years in prison. While it is rarely enforced, a recent survey found a majority of Singaporeans backed retaining the legislation.
Singaporeans are divided on the issue of legalising same-sex civil partnership, a new poll has found. One-third of Singaporeans support changing the law, while 43% oppose a change, according to a YouGov poll.
Gay sex is illegal in culturally conservative Singapore. Section 377A of the colonial-era Penal Code punishes gay sex with up two years in prison. While it is rarely enforced, a recent survey found a majority of Singaporeans backed retaining the legislation.
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