Victory for LGBT community reflects need to update laws South China Morning Post
Laws governing society that have been on the books since colonial times often need to be updated to bring them into line with modern precepts or prevailing community standards. Lack of urgency or political sensitivities can result in governments putting off action or sweeping issues under the carpet. But there is no excuse for inaction where it results in discriminatory prosecutions leading to convictions and punishment. An example is a number of laws relating to homosexual conduct. Regrettably, the government has shown no appetite for addressing gender inequality before the law, even when …