Episode 1 - 377A Decision

In our inaugural episode, we explore Section 377A of the Penal Code, and the recent decision of the Court of Appeal in response to a constitutional challenge against that law. 

0:52 - What is Section 377A?

2:01 - Brief background to Section 377A 

4:30 - 2007 parliamentary debates and legislative amendments 

7:10 - Asian values? 

10:25 - Shifting attitudes?

26:00 - Some arguments for and against repealing Section 377A 

29:00 - The first constitutional challenge against Section 377A (2010 to 2014)

32:00 - The second constitutional challenge against Section 377A (2018 to 2022)

42:00 - What is the practical effect of the Court of Appeal's latest decision?

46:00 - Moving forward

 

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