SINGAPORE law professor Thio Li-ann, who has come under attack in the United States for her anti-gay views, has cancelled her upcoming teaching stint at New York University (NYU) School of Law.

She gave two reasons to NYU Law dean Richard Revesz for her decision: the hostility of some members of the law school to her views on homosexuality and gay rights, and the low enrolment for her classes.

These reasons were cited by Mr Revesz in a statement he issued soon after she informed him of her decision on Wednesday.

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