In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan remarked that Section 377A is a sensitive marker and holds symbolic value for religious groups and the LGBT community. He added that it is inherently polarising and societal consensus is unlikely to be reached for some time to come, with the Government being unlikely to take the lead in this issue except to follow public opinion. He noted the urgent need for both camps to better understand each other and how they can provide maximum space for each other with equal treatment and protection for all, regardless of which group one belongs to or identifies with.