TODAY reported that the police will take no action against the organizers of a town hall advocating for the protection of marriage, family, and children in view of the government's consideration of repealing Section 377A, a legislation that criminalizes gay sex.
According to the article, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) acknowledged on Monday (July 25) that police reports had been filed on the meeting on July 23, which was referred to as the Protect Singapore Townhall.
The police stated that the 1,200-person gathering at the Singapore Expo did not violate any regulations.
"Everyone, including religious groups, has the right to their opinions on many things, including LGBT problems, and to voice their opinions, so long as they do not demean any categories of people or violate the law "declared MHA.
We will not take action against the organizers since no criminal offence has been uncovered.
The event was organized by the founders of Dads for Life and the Yellow Ribbon Project, Jason Wong and the CEO of SuChi Success Initiatives, Mohamed Khair.
Mr. Wong told TODAY that the purpose of the gathering was to promote awareness of the "effects of LGBTQ+ movement" and not to propagate hatred.
The discussion, which Mr. Wong reported on his Facebook page as being oversubscribed, was a closed-door, ticketed event hosted under Chatham House guidelines.
MHA said: "The event organizer for the Protect Singapore Townhall had filed for a police permit and told the police that only members of her organization and invited visitors would be in attendance.
The police determined that a permit was not necessary under the Public Order Act since this was a private function.
The ministry added that under the Public Order Act, a permit from the police is required for a public assembly/procession if the purpose of the event is to demonstrate support for or opposition to the views or actions of any person, group, or government, publicize a cause or campaign, or mark or commemorate an event.
Source: TODAY
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