Jamus Lim on Constitution and Penal Code Amendment Bills relating to Section 377A
The repeal of Section 377A shows how society respects individual rights while enshrining the institution of marriage within the Constitution shows how it respects the values of the majority, said MP Jamus Lim. He said this is "not solely about a political compromise", but it is also about striking the balance between the principles of individualism and majoritarianism. Singapore's commitment to justice and equality means fundamentally discriminatory laws such as Section 377A should no longer be allowed to stand, he said. At the same time, the commitment to build a democratic society calls on Singaporeans to affirm common values, such as marriage, that make them one united people, he added. "That is why I will vote 'yes' to both of these amendments today," he said in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 29).
The repeal of Section 377A shows how society respects individual rights while enshrining the institution of marriage within the Constitution shows how it respects the values of the majority, said MP Jamus Lim. He said this is "not solely about a political compromise", but it is also about striking the balance between the principles of individualism and majoritarianism. Singapore's commitment to justice and equality means fundamentally discriminatory laws such as Section 377A should no longer be allowed to stand, he said. At the same time, the commitment to build a democratic society calls on Singaporeans to affirm common values, such as marriage, that make them one united people, he added. "That is why I will vote 'yes' to both of these amendments today," he said in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 29).
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