In a Straits Times article published recently (8 September 2018), Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam has addressed this issue, following the recent repeal of the same Section 377A of the Penal Code in India.

"The Executive proposes and Parliament decides, and usually, depending on the legislation, public opinion can be relevant," said Minister Shanmugam. 

There has been a counter petition set up calling for Section 377A to be kept in place. Just started on last Saturday, it already has more than 74,000 signatures (as of 12.40am, 10 September 2018). That petition has also been referenced by the press as can be seen at the bottom of the article attached.

Given the strong opposition, I urge all of you to share this petition on social media, and try to get as much support as we can. Every signature, every share online, goes a long way.

Remember: public opinion will be taken into account by the Parliament.

Now, more than ever, we need to prove to the Parliament that there is also a large group of people that are fighting for Section 377A to be repealed.

Read the full article below: