The Constitutionality Of Section 377A In High Court

[Guest zappyzac]

With this new development, is the fight for our rights kicking back into full gear?

As Article 12 of the Singapore Constitution states - All persons are equal before the law and entitled to the equal protection of the law.

Having the law acting upon a specific group of persons is a direct violation of Article 12, and I'm sure we can agree that arresting someone under 377a is in fact a violation of Article 12. How can the law persecute one section the population while keeping mum about the other section of the population?

[TannedKE]

I hope something good will happen before we get too old for this

[derryfawne]

I just hope that something good comes out of it this time.

[Guest ongwsjackson]

The only bit I find more of a shame is that the whole debate stemmed from a scandal.

Wish it came from a more positive light :')

Edited January 1, 2016 by jacksonongws

[Cube3]

The only bit i find more of a shame is that the whole debate stemmed from a scandal.

Wish it came from a more positive light :')

Agreed. ...Tho I guess it's a timing thing too. Now with Obama's support, there's more positive opinion and pp tend to see it as a matter of justice and equality, not just morality like in the past... Singapore needs more justice and equality!

[HendryTan]

There are a few more writeups about the case.

a. Alex Au / Yawning Bread

Constitutional Challenge to 377A to go ahead http://yawningbread.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/constituional-challenge-to-377a-to-go-ahead/

b. Today Online Singapore

- High Court set to hear case on law criminalising gay sex http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120821-0000134/High-Court-set-to-hear-case-on-law-criminalising-gay-sex

- 377A in the spotlight again http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120822-0000051/377A-in-the-spotlight-again

- Extract of Court of Appeal Judgement http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120822-0000031/Extract-of-Court-of-Appeal-judgment

c. Public House

S377A should not be subject to ministerial assurance http://publichouse.sg/categories/topstory/item/745-s377a-should-not-be-subject-to-ministerial-assurances

[suckling_pig]

This is really encouraging news.

The wheels of justice turn slowly, but it is very satisfying to see it actually move. Maybe I won't emigrate just yet.

[dr_a89]

Keep our heads up high in the meantime.

[hitchcube]

"Let’s for a moment imagine what life might be like for you, if section 377A of the Penal Code is not repealed."

How will it affect you? Read on for more....

[groyn88]

Hi everyone,

In the wake of M. Ravi's Court of Appeal victory to challenge the constitutionality of Section 377A on behalf of his client, Tan Eng Hong, I have updated the SgWiki article I wrote on Section 377A with the latest developments.

I have also added some new pictures and beefed up the portion on the Buggery Act, which was the precursor to all civil anti-gay legislation in all former British colonies throughout the world.

You can read it here:

http://sgwiki.com/wiki/Section_377_of_the_Singapore_Penal_Code

Cheers,

Roy.