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Singapore repeals law criminalizing homosexuality

This law, criticized as discriminatory and stigmatizing for the LGBT community, provided for a maximum sentence of two years in prison, but was no longer applied.

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Singapore repeals law criminalizing homosexuality

This law, criticized as discriminatory and stigmatizing for the LGBT community, provided for a maximum sentence of two years in prison, but was no longer applied.

"I'm glad we finally got there," observed Justin, a member of the LGBT community, who only wanted to give his first name. With this "archaic law" disappearing, "it's one less reason to hide who I am," he told AFP.

"But it's just a first step to eliminate the social and religious prejudices that plague our community because of outdated beliefs and media censorship" in the Southeast Asian city-state, he said. valued.

However, the Singaporean Parliament also amended the local Constitution to specify that a marriage could only be between a man and a woman, preventing same-sex couples from obtaining equality before marriage.

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