AMENDING CONSTITUTION: The prime minister said it's the 'right thing to do now.'
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said during his speech at the annual National Day Rally he believes repealing Section 377A is the"right thing to do now" as"This will bring the law into line with current social models and I hope provide some relief to gay Singaporeans," Loong said.
He said the government will also amend the Constitution to ensure that there can be no constitutional challenge to allowingSINGAPORE - MARCH 08: General view of part of the public roads to be used during the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix on March 8, 2008 in Singapore. The first night race under floodlights will be held on a waterfront street circuit in Singapore on September 28, 2008.
"Even as we repeal Section 377A, we will uphold and safeguard the institution of marriage," Lee said."We have to amend the Constitution to protect it. And we will do so. This will help us repeal Section 377A in a controlled and careful way."
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