New challenges to a law banning gay sex were put before a Singapore court on Wednesday, the latest bid to overturn the statute and score another victory for LGBT rights in Asia.
Inherited from the British colonial era, the law is rarely enforced but campaigners say it nevertheless jars with the affluent city-state's increasingly modern and vibrant culture.
Still, opponents argue that Singapore remains at heart conservative and is not ready for change while officials also believe most would not be in favour of repealing the legislation.
A first attempt to overturn it was rejected in 2014 but now three people -- a retired doctor, a DJ and an LGBT rights advocate -- have lodged fresh challenges aiming to prove the law is unconstitutional.
Lawyers representing the plaintiffs confirmed the civil suits had started behind closed doors at the High Court on Wednesday.
The three challenges will be heard one after another until November 22, and the judge will make a ruling at a later date.
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