Singapore to decriminalize sex between men, PM says

Singapore announced it will decriminalize sex between men by repealing a colonial-era law while protecting the city-state's definition of marriage.During his speech at the annual National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he believed it is the “right thing to do now” as most Singaporeans will now accept it.

Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore Prime Minister said "The government will repeal Section 377A and decriminalize sex between men. I believe this is the right thing to do and something that most Singaporeans will now accept. This will bring the law into line with current social models and I hope provide some relief to gay Singaporeans."

He said the government will also amend the Constitution to ensure that there can be no constitutional challenge to allow same-sex marriage.