Current Version
| Region | Singapore |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT Issues |
| Status | State-enforced |
| Start Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | LGBT topics are censored in media and education by the Ministry of Communications and Information, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority. |
| Sources | https://deadline.com/2022/08/singapore-gay-sex-law-377a-repeal-1235098022/ |
Revision History (4)
Revision by Unknownmiles. Fixing status
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | (REMOVED) | State-enforced |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | State-enforced |
Revision by gerwynharry. Generally ambiguous and not actively enforced per source
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | State-enforced | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | (REMOVED) | Ambiguous |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "should say it is censored, not ambiguous"
Revision by daikman. added context
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | LGBT topics are censored in media and education | LGBT topics are censored in media and education by the Ministry of Communications and Information, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority. |
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Reports (2)
- Newer law has been passed
- Status is not correct "LGBT movies and shows are free to air, just warrants a higher age rating. LGBT topics have been openly discussed in media, eg. CNA doing a number of documentaries on LGBT issues in Singapore. "
Revision by daikman. edit to correct status with relevant source
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | No censorship | State-enforced |
| Description | LGBT media has no censorship since legalization | LGBT topics are censored in media and education |
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| Sources | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/30/singapore-lifts-gay-sex-ban-but-blocks-path-toward-marriage-equality | https://deadline.com/2022/08/singapore-gay-sex-law-377a-repeal-1235098022/ |
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Reports (5)
- Status is not correct "Censorship is still very heavy by IMDA in media and by MOE in education."
- Status is not correct "All media containing LGBT content will mark it to be R21 or intended for mature audiences, such as Lightyear. National television shows cannot portray LGBT characters and if so have to portray them as pedophiles or crossdressers"
- Status is not correct "LGBTQ media is still censored through age restrictions on LGBTQ film and tv."
- Status is not correct "Singapore government has been giving strict age ratings for any media that has LGBT content, and in some cases, did not even allow airing of such films in theatres."
- Newer law has been passed "- "