Derrick Goh on Constitution and Penal Code Amendment Bills relating to Section 377A
The debate on the repeal of Section 377A and its possible impact on Singapore’s way of life will not end today, so how does the Government plan to promote genuine, healthy engagement going forward? This question was brought up by MP Derrick Goh in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 29). He asked if surveys will be done regularly and discussed in national conversations, suggesting that this could help with monitoring fault lines and potentially reducing discrimination against pro-gay groups or those with opposing views, especially in secular spaces such as schools and workplaces. Mr Goh also mentioned that some multinational companies offer family benefits to gay staff, similar to those for traditional couples. He wanted to know if the Government supports such arrangements and what its position will be if same-sex couples push for more workplace benefits.
The debate on the repeal of Section 377A and its possible impact on Singapore’s way of life will not end today, so how does the Government plan to promote genuine, healthy engagement going forward? This question was brought up by MP Derrick Goh in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 29). He asked if surveys will be done regularly and discussed in national conversations, suggesting that this could help with monitoring fault lines and potentially reducing discrimination against pro-gay groups or those with opposing views, especially in secular spaces such as schools and workplaces. Mr Goh also mentioned that some multinational companies offer family benefits to gay staff, similar to those for traditional couples. He wanted to know if the Government supports such arrangements and what its position will be if same-sex couples push for more workplace benefits.
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