Both the repeal and the constitutional amendment are passed with an overwhelming majority, thanks to the ruling People's Action Party's dominance in parliament. There is no timeline yet for when the new laws take effect.
, also amended the constitution to prevent court challenges that in other countries have led to the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Activists cheered the repeal, but said the amendment to the constitution is disappointing because it means citizens will not be able to mount legal challenges to issues like the definition of marriage, family, and related policies since these will only be decided by the executive and legislature. “We will try and maintain a balance…to uphold a stable society with traditional, heterosexual family values, but with space for homosexuals to live their lives and contribute to society,” Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said in parliament this week.
The changes do, however, leave room for a future parliament to expand the definition of marriage to include same-sex relationships.
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