its an offence, but the police do 'close one eye' on that, as long as there is no gross indecencies in public.
the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) explained that s377A would remain unchanged because "Singapore remains, by and large, a conservative society" and "many do not tolerate homosexuality."
Section 377A provides for a jail sentence for up to two years should a man is found to have committed an act of "gross indecency" with another man.
In an explanatory note issued on Nov 7 by the MHA, a public assurance was made that although the law on "gross indecency" between males will be retained, the authorities “will not be proactive in enforcing the section against adult males engaging in consensual sex with each other in private.”
Gay advocacy group People Like Us (PLU) however does not see that a consolation, it said in a statement issued Nov 8: “such assurance does not have the weight of law; it is therefore unsatisfactory and legally, cannot be relied upon.”
“We recognise that non-use has been a policy for some time now. Indeed, People Like Us knows of no prosecution involving adult consensual situations in recent years, but non-use argues for its repeal, not its retention, since it plainly demonstrates that Singapore society does not need to go around prosecuting gay men.”
2006-12-13 13:41:30
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answered by sista! 6
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Technically homosexuality is against the law in Singapore, but it isn't really enforced. There are gay bars and stuff, because Singaporeans are terrified of not being liked, and want to be known for being kind and tolerant, not to mention they don't want to hurt tourism. Oral sex is also illegal in singapore, but most people don't even know it.
2006-12-14 00:06:54
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answered by Taryn C 2
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2006-12-14 22:37:42
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answered by sam s 1
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