Lady Gaga has urged her fans to continue supporting a repeal of the US military’s controversial Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy.

The law, introduced in 1993, prevent gays and lesbians from openly serving in the military.

Later today (November 30) the Pentagon will release a report into the proposed repeal of DADT, which is expected to show that the majority of troops support its abolition.

Lady Gaga has been behind its repeal since September - and in a new video message to fans she said senators must act now.

Otherwise it could take years for it to happen," she said. "Social repression is currently running rampant in this country as many of you know.

“Kids are being led to believe that it's OK to hate and condemn based on our differences and this recent horrific news of gay suicides is really proof of our social repression and ultimately government repression that is killing our youth.”

“We have to end this law because it reinforces discrimination and it's setting a bad example."

Lady Gaga added that she believed she could “speak for my fans” and called for “equality for all”.

The singer is believed to have recorded the message from Europe, where she is currently touring as part of her Monster Ball world tour.

Lady Gaga on Don't Ask, Don't Tell:

(by Jason Gregory)