Entry #11397: Homosexual activity in Switzerland

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RegionSwitzerland
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start DateJun 21, 1991
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DescriptionHomosexual acts were not mentioned anymore in the revision of the Penal Code of 1991. Therefore the age of consent was lowered to 16 years old for all consenting sexual intercourse.
Sourceshttps://www.amtsdruckschriften.bar.admin.ch/viewOrigDoc/10051864.pdf?ID=10051864
Federal LawYes

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StatusLegal
Start DateJun 21, 1991
End Date(none)
DescriptionHomosexual acts were not mentioned anymore in the revision of the Penal Code of 1991. Therefore the age of consent was lowered to 16 years old for all consenting sexual intercourse.
Sourceshttps://www.amtsdruckschriften.bar.admin.ch/viewOrigDoc/10051864.pdf?ID=10051864