Entry #12111: Censorship of LGBT issues in Singapore

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RegionSingapore
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusState-enforced
Start DateNov 29, 2022
End Date(none)
DescriptionLGBT topics are censored in media and education by the Ministry of Communications and Information, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority.
Sourceshttps://deadline.com/2022/08/singapore-gay-sex-law-377a-repeal-1235098022/


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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing status

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Value(REMOVED)State-enforced
Special StatusAmbiguousState-enforced

edited by gerwynharry. Generally ambiguous and not actively enforced per source

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Special Status(REMOVED)Ambiguous
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  • Status is not correct "should say it is censored, not ambiguous"

edited by daikman. added context

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DescriptionLGBT topics are censored in media and educationLGBT topics are censored in media and education by the Ministry of Communications and Information, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority.
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LGBT topics are censored in media and education by the Ministry of Communications and Information, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority.
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. "

edited by daikman. edit to correct status with relevant source

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ValueNo censorshipState-enforced
DescriptionLGBT media has no censorship since legalizationLGBT topics are censored in media and education
Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/30/singapore-lifts-gay-sex-ban-but-blocks-path-toward-marriage-equalityhttps://deadline.com/2022/08/singapore-gay-sex-law-377a-repeal-1235098022/
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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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Original entry
StatusNo censorship
Start DateNov 29, 2022
End Date(none)
DescriptionLGBT media has no censorship since legalization
Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/30/singapore-lifts-gay-sex-ban-but-blocks-path-toward-marriage-equality
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 "- "