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Calculated Shard: 44 (from laksa195)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa044.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.equaldex.com/log/681\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.equaldex.com/log/681\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/log\/681","crawl_time":1775685224,"first_indexed_time":1544288182,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,equaldex!www,\/log\/681 s443","src_root_hash":"15300614204789318644","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Entry #681: Homosexual activity in Singapore | Equaldex","meta_descriptions":["Equaldex is a collaborative knowledge base for the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) movement, visualizing LGBTQ+ rights through maps, timelines, and data."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Current Version\nRegion\nSingapore\nIssue\nHomosexual activity\nStatus\nMale illegal, female legal\nStart Date\nJan 1, 1862\nEnd Date\nJan 2, 2023\nDescription\nIn the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862.\nSources\nhttps:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208_web.pdf\nhttps:\/\/sxpolitics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/new-version_377_sander.pdf\nRevision History\n(14)\nOld Value\nNew Value (Current)\nFederal Law\nYes\nNo\nApr 16, 2025\nedited by\njadeywadey\n.\nfixed a minor date clash\nOld Value\nNew Value\nEnd Date\nJan 3, 2023\nJan 2, 2023\nOld Value\nNew Value\nStart Date\n1860\nJan 1, 1862\nDescription\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A\nIn the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862.\nShow Difference\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\r\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A\nIn the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862.\nFederal Law\nNo\nYes\nSources\nhttps:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208_web.pdf\nhttps:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208_web.pdf\nhttps:\/\/sxpolitics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/new-version_377_sander.pdf\nShow Difference\nhttps:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208_web.pdf\nhttps:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208_web.pdf\r\nhttps:\/\/sxpolitics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/new-version_377_sander.pdf\nJan 18, 2025\nedited by\nUnknownMiles\n.\nFixing date and putting a link that backs up the date\nOld Value\nNew Value\nStart Date\nOct 23, 2007\n1860\nSources\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\nhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\nhttps:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk\nhttps:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208_web.pdf\nShow Difference\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)\r\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk\nhttps:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208_web.pdf\nJan 18, 2025\nedited by\njadeywadey\n.\nFixed end date to address gap.\nOld Value\nNew Value\nEnd Date\nNov 29, 2022\nJan 3, 2023\nJan 18, 2025\nedited by\njadeywadey\n.\nAdded start date and source for it.\nOld Value\nNew Value\nStart Date\n(unknown)\nOct 23, 2007\nSources\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\nhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\nhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\nhttps:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk\nShow Difference\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev.\nEd.)\r\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\nEd.)\r\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk\nJan 12, 2025\nedited by\nUnknownMiles\n.\nRemoving “decriminalization pending” because it’s legal now\nOld Value\nNew Value\nDescription\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending)\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A\nShow Difference\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\r\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A\n(Decriminalization pending)\nOld Value\nNew Value\nEnd Date\n2023\nNov 29, 2022\nReports (3)\nNewer law has been passed\nFeb 13, 2024\nNewer law has been passed\n\"377a, the law prohibiting male sex, has been repealed\"\nJul 12, 2023\nStatus is not correct\n\"In December the law has signed by President of Singapore to officially decriminalised gay sex\"\nJul 8, 2023\nOld Value\nNew Value\nEnd Date\n(none)\n2023\nReports (1)\nNewer law has been passed\n\"Singapore has already removed the law, there are pride parades in singapore\"\nSep 24, 2022\nOld Value\nNew Value\nDescription\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending)\nShow Difference\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\r\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A\n(Decriminalization pending)\nReports (4)\nNewer law has been passed\n\"Singapore has repealed 377A\"\nSep 22, 2022\nStatus is not correct\nSep 16, 2022\nStatus is not correct\nSep 9, 2022\nStatus is not correct\n\"377A is recently repealed in Singapore, decriminalizing sex between men. \"\nSep 6, 2022\nOld Value\nNew Value\nDescription\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A\nShow Difference\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2\nyears.\nyears.\r\nPenal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A\nSources\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\nhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\nShow Difference\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev.\nEd.)\r\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\nEd.)\r\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\nReports (11)\nNewer law has been passed\nSep 1, 2022\nNewer law has been passed\n\"377A repealed, it is now legal for both genders. \r\n\r\nPrior to this, the law was also unenforced.\"\nAug 26, 2022\nNewer law has been passed\n\"Male legal, female legal\"\nAug 24, 2022\nNewer law has been passed\n\"singapore repealed colonial era law banning homosexuality between men\"\nAug 23, 2022\nNewer law has been passed\nAug 22, 2022\nNewer law has been passed\n\"The law is de facto unenforced, as affirmed by the Supreme Court.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/courts-crime\/court-of-appeal-rules-section-377a-stays-but-cannot-be-used-to-prosecute-men-for-having-gay-sex\"\nJun 29, 2022\nNewer law has been passed\nMay 9, 2022\nOther\n\"Law is not enforced as PM Son or grandson is Gay so he has to deactivate it\"\nOct 15, 2021\nStatus is not correct\n\"Under the heading \"homosexuality\" you have two female symbols linked. That's it. There is thus no visible  acknowledgement of the existence of gay men. This is most misleading - and dangerous. In 2007, Singapore enacted legislation making all forms of lesbianism LEGAL, absolutely, and at the same time making all expression of gay male sexuality ILLEGAL - the prescribed imprisonment for any gay man engaging in any sort of act of homosexual intimacy is 10 years. For heaven's sake, don't confuse the issue. Singapore is fine for lesbians, yes, but absolutely not for gay men. \"\nNov 12, 2019\nStatus is not correct\n\"The first openly-gay politician, Dr Vincent Wijeysingha, contested in the General Election but did not win.\"\nOct 6, 2018\nStatus is not correct\n\"lesbians are also illegal\"\nDec 11, 2016\nOld Value\nNew Value\nSources\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\nShow Difference\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev.\nEd.)\nEd.)\r\nhttps:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html\nOld Value (Original)\nNew Value\nDescription\nImprisonment up to 2 years\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\nShow Difference\nImprisonment up to 2 years\nOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.\nOriginal entry\nStatus\nMale illegal, female legal\nStart Date\n(unknown)\nEnd Date\n(none)\nDescription\nImprisonment up to 2 years\nSources\nPenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)\nReports (2)\nStatus is not correct\n\"Both are legal, but the act of sex (penetration of any form) between two males is illegal.\"\nOct 18, 2015\nAll information is correct, just adding sources\n\"Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A\r\nAvailable at: http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\"\nMay 7, 2015","attrs_markdown":"#\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/ \"Home\")\n- [Equality Index](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/equality-index \"LGBT Equality Index\")\n- [Issues](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/issue\/homosexuality \"LGBT Issues\")\n- [Timeline](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/timeline \"Timeline of LGBT Rights\")\n- [Public Opinion](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/surveys \"LGBT Rights Surveys\")\n- [More ▾]()\n  - [⭐️ Rate Your Region](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/rate)\n  - [Compare](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/compare)\n  - [Organizations](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/organizations)\n  - [Editor Dashboard](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/edit)\n  - [Help](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/help)\n- [Login \/ Join](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/login?redirect=%2Flog%2F681)\n\n[Log](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/recent)\n\n# Entry \\#681: Homosexual activity in [Singapore](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/region\/singapore)\n\n## Current Version\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Region | [Singapore](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/region\/singapore) |\n| Issue | [Homosexual activity](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/issue\/homosexuality) |\n| Status | Male illegal, female legal |\n| Start Date | Jan 1, 1862 |\n| End Date | Jan 2, 2023 |\n| Description | In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. |\n| Sources | https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf  https:\/\/sxpolitics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/new-version\\_377\\_sander.pdf |\n***\n## Revision History (14)\nMay 28, 2025\n\n#### edited by [DaisyGeekyTrans](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/DaisyGeekyTrans). *Removing federal law.*\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value (Current) |\n|---|---|---|\n| Federal Law | Yes | No |\n\nApr 16, 2025\n\n#### edited by [jadeywadey](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/jadeywadey). *fixed a minor date clash*\n\nHelpful?\n\n[1]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| End Date | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 2, 2023 |\n\nApr 16, 2025\n\n#### edited by [DaisyGeekyTrans](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/DaisyGeekyTrans). *More information.*\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Start Date | 1860 | Jan 1, 1862 |\n| Description | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A | In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. |\n| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. |   |   |\n| Federal Law | No | Yes |\n| Sources | https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf | https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf  https:\/\/sxpolitics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/new-version\\_377\\_sander.pdf |\n| Show Differencehttps:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf https:\/\/sxpolitics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/new-version\\_377\\_sander.pdf |   |   |\n\nJan 18, 2025\n\n#### edited by [UnknownMiles](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/UnknownMiles). *Fixing date and putting a link that backs up the date*\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Start Date | Oct 23, 2007 | 1860 |\n| Sources | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html    http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0    https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk | https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf |\n| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf |   |   |\n\nJan 18, 2025\n\n#### edited by [jadeywadey](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/jadeywadey). *Fixed end date to address gap.*\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| End Date | Nov 29, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 |\n\nJan 18, 2025\n\n#### edited by [jadeywadey](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/jadeywadey). *Added start date and source for it.*\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Start Date | *(unknown)* | Oct 23, 2007 |\n| Sources | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html    http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html    http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0    https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk |\n| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk |   |   |\n\nJan 12, 2025\n\n#### edited by [UnknownMiles](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/UnknownMiles). *Removing “decriminalization pending” because it’s legal now*\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Description | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A |\n| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) |   |   |\n\nNov 29, 2022\n\n#### edited by [un\\_mark](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/un_mark)\n\nHelpful?\n\n[1]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| End Date | 2023 | Nov 29, 2022 |\n\n**Reports (3)**\n\n- Newer law has been passed\n  Feb 13, 2024\n- Newer law has been passed \"377a, the law prohibiting male sex, has been repealed\"\n  Jul 12, 2023\n- Status is not correct \"In December the law has signed by President of Singapore to officially decriminalised gay sex\"\n  Jul 8, 2023\n\nSep 22, 2022\n\n#### edited by [Notdog1996](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/Notdog1996)\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| End Date | *(none)* | 2023 |\n\n**Reports (1)**\n\n- Newer law has been passed \"Singapore has already removed the law, there are pride parades in singapore\"\n  Sep 24, 2022\n\nSep 4, 2022\n\n#### edited by [Pizzaslices412653](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/Pizzaslices412653)\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Description | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) |\n| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) |   |   |\n\n**Reports (4)**\n\n- Newer law has been passed \"Singapore has repealed 377A\"\n  Sep 22, 2022\n- Status is not correct\n  Sep 16, 2022\n- Status is not correct\n  Sep 9, 2022\n- Status is not correct \"377A is recently repealed in Singapore, decriminalizing sex between men. \"\n  Sep 6, 2022\n\nDec 30, 2015\n\n#### edited by [vviet93](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/vviet93)\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Description | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A |\n| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A |   |   |\n| Sources | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html    http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 |\n| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 |   |   |\n\n**Reports (11)**\n\n- Newer law has been passed\n  Sep 1, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed \"377A repealed, it is now legal for both genders. Prior to this, the law was also unenforced.\"\n  Aug 26, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed \"Male legal, female legal\"\n  Aug 24, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed \"singapore repealed colonial era law banning homosexuality between men\"\n  Aug 23, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed\n  Aug 22, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed \"The law is de facto unenforced, as affirmed by the Supreme Court. https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/courts-crime\/court-of-appeal-rules-section-377a-stays-but-cannot-be-used-to-prosecute-men-for-having-gay-sex\"\n  Jun 29, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed\n  May 9, 2022\n- Other \"Law is not enforced as PM Son or grandson is Gay so he has to deactivate it\"\n  Oct 15, 2021\n- Status is not correct \"Under the heading \"homosexuality\" you have two female symbols linked. That's it. There is thus no visible acknowledgement of the existence of gay men. This is most misleading - and dangerous. In 2007, Singapore enacted legislation making all forms of lesbianism LEGAL, absolutely, and at the same time making all expression of gay male sexuality ILLEGAL - the prescribed imprisonment for any gay man engaging in any sort of act of homosexual intimacy is 10 years. For heaven's sake, don't confuse the issue. Singapore is fine for lesbians, yes, but absolutely not for gay men. \"\n  Nov 12, 2019\n- Status is not correct \"The first openly-gay politician, Dr Vincent Wijeysingha, contested in the General Election but did not win.\"\n  Oct 6, 2018\n- Status is not correct \"lesbians are also illegal\"\n  Dec 11, 2016\n\nNov 18, 2015\n\n#### edited by [danlev](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/danlev)\n\nHelpful?\n\n[1]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Sources | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html |\n| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html |   |   |\n\nNov 18, 2015\n\n#### edited by [danlev](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/danlev)\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Old Value (Original) | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Description | Imprisonment up to 2 years | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. |\n| Show DifferenceImprisonment up to 2 years Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. |   |   |\n\nJan 28, 2014\n\n#### created by [zxzxlch](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/zxzxlch)\n\nHelpful?\n\n[0]()\n\n[Report Error](\"Report This Entry\")\n\n|   | Original entry |\n|---|---|\n| Status | Male illegal, female legal |\n| Start Date | (unknown) |\n| End Date | (none) |\n| Description | Imprisonment up to 2 years |\n| Sources | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) |\n\n**Reports (2)**\n\n- Status is not correct \"Both are legal, but the act of sex (penetration of any form) between two males is illegal.\"\n  Oct 18, 2015\n- All information is correct, just adding sources \"Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A Available at: http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0\"\n  May 7, 2015\n\n[Discord](http:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/discord) [Twitter](http:\/\/twitter.com\/equaldex) [Facebook](http:\/\/facebook.com\/equaldex) [Instagram](http:\/\/instagram.com\/equaldexapp) [LinkedIn](http:\/\/linkedin.com\/company\/equalitopia)\n\n[About](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/about) [Feedback](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/feedback) [Press](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/press) [API](https:\/\/equaldex.stoplight.io\/docs\/equaldex) [Terms](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/terms) [Privacy](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/privacy) [Cookie Preferences]() [Directory](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/directory)\n\nCopyright © 2026 Equaldex. All rights reserved.\n\nEqualdex is a collaborative knowledge base crowdsourcing [LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) rights by country](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/) and region. [Sign Up](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/login) to contribute\\!","attrs_readable_markdown":"Current Version\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Region | [Singapore](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/region\/singapore) |\n| Issue | [Homosexual activity](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/issue\/homosexuality) |\n| Status | Male illegal, female legal |\n| Start Date | Jan 1, 1862 |\n| End Date | Jan 2, 2023 |\n| Description | In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. |\n| Sources | https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf  https:\/\/sxpolitics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/new-version\\_377\\_sander.pdf |\n***\n## Revision History (14)\n|   | Old Value | New Value (Current) |\n|---|---|---|\n| Federal Law | Yes | No |\n\nApr 16, 2025\n\n#### edited by [jadeywadey](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/jadeywadey). *fixed a minor date clash*\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| End Date | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 2, 2023 |\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Start Date | 1860 | Jan 1, 1862 |\n| Description | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A | In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. |\n| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. |   |   |\n| Federal Law | No | Yes |\n| Sources | https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf | https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf  https:\/\/sxpolitics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/new-version\\_377\\_sander.pdf |\n| Show Differencehttps:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf https:\/\/sxpolitics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/new-version\\_377\\_sander.pdf |   |   |\n\nJan 18, 2025\n\n#### edited by [UnknownMiles](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/UnknownMiles). *Fixing date and putting a link that backs up the date*\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Start Date | Oct 23, 2007 | 1860 |\n| Sources | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.htmlhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk | https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf |\n| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/lgbt1208\\_web.pdf |   |   |\n\nJan 18, 2025\n\n#### edited by [jadeywadey](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/jadeywadey). *Fixed end date to address gap.*\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| End Date | Nov 29, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 |\n\nJan 18, 2025\n\n#### edited by [jadeywadey](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/jadeywadey). *Added start date and source for it.*\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Start Date | *(unknown)* | Oct 23, 2007 |\n| Sources | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.htmlhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.htmlhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk |\n| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2007\/oct\/24\/gayrights.uk |   |   |\n\nJan 12, 2025\n\n#### edited by [UnknownMiles](https:\/\/www.equaldex.com\/user\/UnknownMiles). *Removing “decriminalization pending” because it’s legal now*\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Description | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A |\n| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) |   |   |\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| End Date | 2023 | Nov 29, 2022 |\n\n**Reports (3)**\n\n- Newer law has been passed\n  Feb 13, 2024\n- Newer law has been passed \"377a, the law prohibiting male sex, has been repealed\"\n  Jul 12, 2023\n- Status is not correct \"In December the law has signed by President of Singapore to officially decriminalised gay sex\"\n  Jul 8, 2023\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| End Date | *(none)* | 2023 |\n\n**Reports (1)**\n\n- Newer law has been passed \"Singapore has already removed the law, there are pride parades in singapore\"\n  Sep 24, 2022\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Description | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) |\n| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) |   |   |\n\n**Reports (4)**\n\n- Newer law has been passed \"Singapore has repealed 377A\"\n  Sep 22, 2022\n- Status is not correct\n  Sep 16, 2022\n- Status is not correct\n  Sep 9, 2022\n- Status is not correct \"377A is recently repealed in Singapore, decriminalizing sex between men. \"\n  Sep 6, 2022\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Description | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. | Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years.  Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A |\n| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A |   |   |\n| Sources | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.htmlhttp:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 |\n| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html Ed.) https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http:\/\/statutes.agc.gov.sg\/aol\/search\/display\/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 |   |   |\n\n**Reports (11)**\n\n- Newer law has been passed\n  Sep 1, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed \"377A repealed, it is now legal for both genders. Prior to this, the law was also unenforced.\"\n  Aug 26, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed \"Male legal, female legal\"\n  Aug 24, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed \"singapore repealed colonial era law banning homosexuality between men\"\n  Aug 23, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed\n  Aug 22, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed \"The law is de facto unenforced, as affirmed by the Supreme Court. https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/courts-crime\/court-of-appeal-rules-section-377a-stays-but-cannot-be-used-to-prosecute-men-for-having-gay-sex\"\n  Jun 29, 2022\n- Newer law has been passed\n  May 9, 2022\n- Other \"Law is not enforced as PM Son or grandson is Gay so he has to deactivate it\"\n  Oct 15, 2021\n- Status is not correct \"Under the heading \"homosexuality\" you have two female symbols linked. That's it. There is thus no visible acknowledgement of the existence of gay men. This is most misleading - and dangerous. In 2007, Singapore enacted legislation making all forms of lesbianism LEGAL, absolutely, and at the same time making all expression of gay male sexuality ILLEGAL - the prescribed imprisonment for any gay man engaging in any sort of act of homosexual intimacy is 10 years. For heaven's sake, don't confuse the issue. Singapore is fine for lesbians, yes, but absolutely not for gay men. \"\n  Nov 12, 2019\n- Status is not correct \"The first openly-gay politician, Dr Vincent Wijeysingha, contested in the General Election but did not win.\"\n  Oct 6, 2018\n- Status is not correct \"lesbians are also illegal\"\n  Dec 11, 2016\n\n|   | Old Value | New Value |\n|---|---|---|\n| Sources | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) | Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.)  https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html |\n| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) 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Boilerpipe Text	Current Version Region Singapore Issue Homosexual activity Status Male illegal, female legal Start Date Jan 1, 1862 End Date Jan 2, 2023 Description In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. Sources https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208_web.pdf https://sxpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/new-version_377_sander.pdf Revision History (14) Old Value New Value (Current) Federal Law Yes No Apr 16, 2025 edited by jadeywadey . fixed a minor date clash Old Value New Value End Date Jan 3, 2023 Jan 2, 2023 Old Value New Value Start Date 1860 Jan 1, 1862 Description Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. Show Difference Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. Federal Law No Yes Sources https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208_web.pdf https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208_web.pdf https://sxpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/new-version_377_sander.pdf Show Difference https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208_web.pdf https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208_web.pdf https://sxpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/new-version_377_sander.pdf Jan 18, 2025 edited by UnknownMiles . Fixing date and putting a link that backs up the date Old Value New Value Start Date Oct 23, 2007 1860 Sources Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208_web.pdf Show Difference Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208_web.pdf Jan 18, 2025 edited by jadeywadey . Fixed end date to address gap. Old Value New Value End Date Nov 29, 2022 Jan 3, 2023 Jan 18, 2025 edited by jadeywadey . Added start date and source for it. Old Value New Value Start Date (unknown) Oct 23, 2007 Sources Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk Show Difference Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk Jan 12, 2025 edited by UnknownMiles . Removing “decriminalization pending” because it’s legal now Old Value New Value Description Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A Show Difference Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) Old Value New Value End Date 2023 Nov 29, 2022 Reports (3) Newer law has been passed Feb 13, 2024 Newer law has been passed "377a, the law prohibiting male sex, has been repealed" Jul 12, 2023 Status is not correct "In December the law has signed by President of Singapore to officially decriminalised gay sex" Jul 8, 2023 Old Value New Value End Date (none) 2023 Reports (1) Newer law has been passed "Singapore has already removed the law, there are pride parades in singapore" Sep 24, 2022 Old Value New Value Description Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) Show Difference Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) Reports (4) Newer law has been passed "Singapore has repealed 377A" Sep 22, 2022 Status is not correct Sep 16, 2022 Status is not correct Sep 9, 2022 Status is not correct "377A is recently repealed in Singapore, decriminalizing sex between men. " Sep 6, 2022 Old Value New Value Description Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A Show Difference Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A Sources Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Show Difference Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Reports (11) Newer law has been passed Sep 1, 2022 Newer law has been passed "377A repealed, it is now legal for both genders. Prior to this, the law was also unenforced." Aug 26, 2022 Newer law has been passed "Male legal, female legal" Aug 24, 2022 Newer law has been passed "singapore repealed colonial era law banning homosexuality between men" Aug 23, 2022 Newer law has been passed Aug 22, 2022 Newer law has been passed "The law is de facto unenforced, as affirmed by the Supreme Court. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/court-of-appeal-rules-section-377a-stays-but-cannot-be-used-to-prosecute-men-for-having-gay-sex" Jun 29, 2022 Newer law has been passed May 9, 2022 Other "Law is not enforced as PM Son or grandson is Gay so he has to deactivate it" Oct 15, 2021 Status is not correct "Under the heading "homosexuality" you have two female symbols linked. That's it. There is thus no visible acknowledgement of the existence of gay men. This is most misleading - and dangerous. In 2007, Singapore enacted legislation making all forms of lesbianism LEGAL, absolutely, and at the same time making all expression of gay male sexuality ILLEGAL - the prescribed imprisonment for any gay man engaging in any sort of act of homosexual intimacy is 10 years. For heaven's sake, don't confuse the issue. Singapore is fine for lesbians, yes, but absolutely not for gay men. " Nov 12, 2019 Status is not correct "The first openly-gay politician, Dr Vincent Wijeysingha, contested in the General Election but did not win." Oct 6, 2018 Status is not correct "lesbians are also illegal" Dec 11, 2016 Old Value New Value Sources Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html Show Difference Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html Old Value (Original) New Value Description Imprisonment up to 2 years Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Show Difference Imprisonment up to 2 years Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Original entry Status Male illegal, female legal Start Date (unknown) End Date (none) Description Imprisonment up to 2 years Sources Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) Reports (2) Status is not correct "Both are legal, but the act of sex (penetration of any form) between two males is illegal." Oct 18, 2015 All information is correct, just adding sources "Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A Available at: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0" May 7, 2015
Markdown	# - [Home](https://www.equaldex.com/ "Home") - [Equality Index](https://www.equaldex.com/equality-index "LGBT Equality Index") - [Issues](https://www.equaldex.com/issue/homosexuality "LGBT Issues") - [Timeline](https://www.equaldex.com/timeline "Timeline of LGBT Rights") - [Public Opinion](https://www.equaldex.com/surveys "LGBT Rights Surveys") - [More ▾]() - [⭐️ Rate Your Region](https://www.equaldex.com/rate) - [Compare](https://www.equaldex.com/compare) - [Organizations](https://www.equaldex.com/organizations) - [Editor Dashboard](https://www.equaldex.com/edit) - [Help](https://www.equaldex.com/help) - [Login / Join](https://www.equaldex.com/login?redirect=%2Flog%2F681) [Log](https://www.equaldex.com/recent) # Entry \#681: Homosexual activity in [Singapore](https://www.equaldex.com/region/singapore) ## Current Version \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Region \| [Singapore](https://www.equaldex.com/region/singapore) \| \| Issue \| [Homosexual activity](https://www.equaldex.com/issue/homosexuality) \| \| Status \| Male illegal, female legal \| \| Start Date \| Jan 1, 1862 \| \| End Date \| Jan 2, 2023 \| \| Description \| In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. \| \| Sources \| https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf https://sxpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/new-version\_377\_sander.pdf \| *** ## Revision History (14) May 28, 2025 #### edited by [DaisyGeekyTrans](https://www.equaldex.com/user/DaisyGeekyTrans). Removing federal law. Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value (Current) \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Federal Law \| Yes \| No \| Apr 16, 2025 #### edited by [jadeywadey](https://www.equaldex.com/user/jadeywadey). fixed a minor date clash Helpful? [1]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| End Date \| Jan 3, 2023 \| Jan 2, 2023 \| Apr 16, 2025 #### edited by [DaisyGeekyTrans](https://www.equaldex.com/user/DaisyGeekyTrans). More information. Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Start Date \| 1860 \| Jan 1, 1862 \| \| Description \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. \| \| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. \| \| \| \| Federal Law \| No \| Yes \| \| Sources \| https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf \| https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf https://sxpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/new-version\_377\_sander.pdf \| \| Show Differencehttps://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf https://sxpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/new-version\_377\_sander.pdf \| \| \| Jan 18, 2025 #### edited by [UnknownMiles](https://www.equaldex.com/user/UnknownMiles). Fixing date and putting a link that backs up the date Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Start Date \| Oct 23, 2007 \| 1860 \| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk \| https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf \| \| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf \| \| \| Jan 18, 2025 #### edited by [jadeywadey](https://www.equaldex.com/user/jadeywadey). Fixed end date to address gap. Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| End Date \| Nov 29, 2022 \| Jan 3, 2023 \| Jan 18, 2025 #### edited by [jadeywadey](https://www.equaldex.com/user/jadeywadey). Added start date and source for it. Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Start Date \| (unknown) \| Oct 23, 2007 \| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk \| \| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk \| \| \| Jan 12, 2025 #### edited by [UnknownMiles](https://www.equaldex.com/user/UnknownMiles). Removing “decriminalization pending” because it’s legal now Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Description \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| \| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) \| \| \| Nov 29, 2022 #### edited by [un\_mark](https://www.equaldex.com/user/un_mark) Helpful? [1]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| End Date \| 2023 \| Nov 29, 2022 \| Reports (3) - Newer law has been passed Feb 13, 2024 - Newer law has been passed "377a, the law prohibiting male sex, has been repealed" Jul 12, 2023 - Status is not correct "In December the law has signed by President of Singapore to officially decriminalised gay sex" Jul 8, 2023 Sep 22, 2022 #### edited by [Notdog1996](https://www.equaldex.com/user/Notdog1996) Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| End Date \| (none) \| 2023 \| Reports (1) - Newer law has been passed "Singapore has already removed the law, there are pride parades in singapore" Sep 24, 2022 Sep 4, 2022 #### edited by [Pizzaslices412653](https://www.equaldex.com/user/Pizzaslices412653) Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Description \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) \| \| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) \| \| \| Reports (4) - Newer law has been passed "Singapore has repealed 377A" Sep 22, 2022 - Status is not correct Sep 16, 2022 - Status is not correct Sep 9, 2022 - Status is not correct "377A is recently repealed in Singapore, decriminalizing sex between men. " Sep 6, 2022 Dec 30, 2015 #### edited by [vviet93](https://www.equaldex.com/user/vviet93) Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Description \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| \| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| \| \| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 \| \| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 \| \| \| Reports (11) - Newer law has been passed Sep 1, 2022 - Newer law has been passed "377A repealed, it is now legal for both genders. Prior to this, the law was also unenforced." Aug 26, 2022 - Newer law has been passed "Male legal, female legal" Aug 24, 2022 - Newer law has been passed "singapore repealed colonial era law banning homosexuality between men" Aug 23, 2022 - Newer law has been passed Aug 22, 2022 - Newer law has been passed "The law is de facto unenforced, as affirmed by the Supreme Court. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/court-of-appeal-rules-section-377a-stays-but-cannot-be-used-to-prosecute-men-for-having-gay-sex" Jun 29, 2022 - Newer law has been passed May 9, 2022 - Other "Law is not enforced as PM Son or grandson is Gay so he has to deactivate it" Oct 15, 2021 - Status is not correct "Under the heading "homosexuality" you have two female symbols linked. That's it. There is thus no visible acknowledgement of the existence of gay men. This is most misleading - and dangerous. In 2007, Singapore enacted legislation making all forms of lesbianism LEGAL, absolutely, and at the same time making all expression of gay male sexuality ILLEGAL - the prescribed imprisonment for any gay man engaging in any sort of act of homosexual intimacy is 10 years. For heaven's sake, don't confuse the issue. Singapore is fine for lesbians, yes, but absolutely not for gay men. " Nov 12, 2019 - Status is not correct "The first openly-gay politician, Dr Vincent Wijeysingha, contested in the General Election but did not win." Oct 6, 2018 - Status is not correct "lesbians are also illegal" Dec 11, 2016 Nov 18, 2015 #### edited by [danlev](https://www.equaldex.com/user/danlev) Helpful? [1]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html \| \| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html \| \| \| Nov 18, 2015 #### edited by [danlev](https://www.equaldex.com/user/danlev) Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Old Value (Original) \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Description \| Imprisonment up to 2 years \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. \| \| Show DifferenceImprisonment up to 2 years Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. \| \| \| Jan 28, 2014 #### created by [zxzxlch](https://www.equaldex.com/user/zxzxlch) Helpful? [0]() [Report Error]("Report This Entry") \| \| Original entry \| \|---\|---\| \| Status \| Male illegal, female legal \| \| Start Date \| (unknown) \| \| End Date \| (none) \| \| Description \| Imprisonment up to 2 years \| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) \| Reports (2) - Status is not correct "Both are legal, but the act of sex (penetration of any form) between two males is illegal." Oct 18, 2015 - All information is correct, just adding sources "Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A Available at: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0" May 7, 2015 [Discord](http://www.equaldex.com/discord) [Twitter](http://twitter.com/equaldex) [Facebook](http://facebook.com/equaldex) [Instagram](http://instagram.com/equaldexapp) [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/equalitopia) [About](https://www.equaldex.com/about) [Feedback](https://www.equaldex.com/feedback) [Press](https://www.equaldex.com/press) [API](https://equaldex.stoplight.io/docs/equaldex) [Terms](https://www.equaldex.com/terms) [Privacy](https://www.equaldex.com/privacy) [Cookie Preferences]() [Directory](https://www.equaldex.com/directory) Copyright © 2026 Equaldex. All rights reserved. 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Readable Markdown	Current Version \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Region \| [Singapore](https://www.equaldex.com/region/singapore) \| \| Issue \| [Homosexual activity](https://www.equaldex.com/issue/homosexuality) \| \| Status \| Male illegal, female legal \| \| Start Date \| Jan 1, 1862 \| \| End Date \| Jan 2, 2023 \| \| Description \| In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. \| \| Sources \| https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf https://sxpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/new-version\_377\_sander.pdf \| *** ## Revision History (14) \| \| Old Value \| New Value (Current) \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Federal Law \| Yes \| No \| Apr 16, 2025 #### edited by [jadeywadey](https://www.equaldex.com/user/jadeywadey). fixed a minor date clash \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| End Date \| Jan 3, 2023 \| Jan 2, 2023 \| \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Start Date \| 1860 \| Jan 1, 1862 \| \| Description \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. \| \| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A In the 1860 Penal Code under Article 377A, male homosexuality was criminalised and offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. The law took effect in Singapore in 1862. \| \| \| \| Federal Law \| No \| Yes \| \| Sources \| https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf \| https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf https://sxpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/new-version\_377\_sander.pdf \| \| Show Differencehttps://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf https://sxpolitics.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/new-version\_377\_sander.pdf \| \| \| Jan 18, 2025 #### edited by [UnknownMiles](https://www.equaldex.com/user/UnknownMiles). Fixing date and putting a link that backs up the date \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Start Date \| Oct 23, 2007 \| 1860 \| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.htmlhttp://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk \| https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf \| \| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/reports/lgbt1208\_web.pdf \| \| \| Jan 18, 2025 #### edited by [jadeywadey](https://www.equaldex.com/user/jadeywadey). Fixed end date to address gap. \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| End Date \| Nov 29, 2022 \| Jan 3, 2023 \| Jan 18, 2025 #### edited by [jadeywadey](https://www.equaldex.com/user/jadeywadey). Added start date and source for it. \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Start Date \| (unknown) \| Oct 23, 2007 \| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.htmlhttp://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.htmlhttp://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk \| \| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/gayrights.uk \| \| \| Jan 12, 2025 #### edited by [UnknownMiles](https://www.equaldex.com/user/UnknownMiles). Removing “decriminalization pending” because it’s legal now \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Description \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| \| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) \| \| \| \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| End Date \| 2023 \| Nov 29, 2022 \| Reports (3) - Newer law has been passed Feb 13, 2024 - Newer law has been passed "377a, the law prohibiting male sex, has been repealed" Jul 12, 2023 - Status is not correct "In December the law has signed by President of Singapore to officially decriminalised gay sex" Jul 8, 2023 \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| End Date \| (none) \| 2023 \| Reports (1) - Newer law has been passed "Singapore has already removed the law, there are pride parades in singapore" Sep 24, 2022 \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Description \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) \| \| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A (Decriminalization pending) \| \| \| Reports (4) - Newer law has been passed "Singapore has repealed 377A" Sep 22, 2022 - Status is not correct Sep 16, 2022 - Status is not correct Sep 9, 2022 - Status is not correct "377A is recently repealed in Singapore, decriminalizing sex between men. " Sep 6, 2022 \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Description \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| \| Show DifferenceOffenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. years. Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A \| \| \| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.htmlhttp://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 \| \| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0 \| \| \| Reports (11) - Newer law has been passed Sep 1, 2022 - Newer law has been passed "377A repealed, it is now legal for both genders. Prior to this, the law was also unenforced." Aug 26, 2022 - Newer law has been passed "Male legal, female legal" Aug 24, 2022 - Newer law has been passed "singapore repealed colonial era law banning homosexuality between men" Aug 23, 2022 - Newer law has been passed Aug 22, 2022 - Newer law has been passed "The law is de facto unenforced, as affirmed by the Supreme Court. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/court-of-appeal-rules-section-377a-stays-but-cannot-be-used-to-prosecute-men-for-having-gay-sex" Jun 29, 2022 - Newer law has been passed May 9, 2022 - Other "Law is not enforced as PM Son or grandson is Gay so he has to deactivate it" Oct 15, 2021 - Status is not correct "Under the heading "homosexuality" you have two female symbols linked. That's it. There is thus no visible acknowledgement of the existence of gay men. This is most misleading - and dangerous. In 2007, Singapore enacted legislation making all forms of lesbianism LEGAL, absolutely, and at the same time making all expression of gay male sexuality ILLEGAL - the prescribed imprisonment for any gay man engaging in any sort of act of homosexual intimacy is 10 years. For heaven's sake, don't confuse the issue. Singapore is fine for lesbians, yes, but absolutely not for gay men. " Nov 12, 2019 - Status is not correct "The first openly-gay politician, Dr Vincent Wijeysingha, contested in the General Election but did not win." Oct 6, 2018 - Status is not correct "lesbians are also illegal" Dec 11, 2016 \| \| Old Value \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html \| \| Show DifferencePenal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) Ed.) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/america-legalises-gay-marriage-singapore-010058381.html \| \| \| \| \| Old Value (Original) \| New Value \| \|---\|---\|---\| \| Description \| Imprisonment up to 2 years \| Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. \| \| Show DifferenceImprisonment up to 2 years Offenders can face a penalty of imprisonment of up to 2 years. \| \| \| \| \| Original entry \| \|---\|---\| \| Status \| Male illegal, female legal \| \| Start Date \| (unknown) \| \| End Date \| (none) \| \| Description \| Imprisonment up to 2 years \| \| Sources \| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 1985 Rev. Ed.) \| Reports (2) - Status is not correct "Both are legal, but the act of sex (penetration of any form) between two males is illegal." Oct 18, 2015 - All information is correct, just adding sources "Penal Code, Chapter XVI, Article 377A Available at: http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;page=0;query=DocId%3A%22025e7646-947b-462c-b557-60aa55dc7b42%22%20Status%3Ainforce%20Depth%3A0;rec=0" May 7, 2015
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