Sylvia Lim is a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Aljunied Group Representation Constituency.
She does not support the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code which criminalises sex between men.
This is an excerpt of the speech made by then Non-constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) Sylvia Lim, chairperson of the Workers' Party (WP) at 5:45 pm on 22 Oct 2007 during the debate over the Penal Code (Amendments) Bill.
Transcript:
"Sir, next, I would like to say a few words on the Petition presented by the Nominated Member on section 377A. Sir, the Workers' Party leadership, several months ago, discussed extensively the issue of whether section 377A should be retained or repealed. After much deliberation, we were unable to arrive at a consensus that it should be repealed and, as such, we would not be calling for its abolition."
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This article was written by Roy Tan.