Entry #1219: Homosexual activity in England

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RegionEngland
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start DateJul 27, 1967
End DateNov 29, 2000
Description**LEGAL, WITH RESTRICTIONS**
The Sexual Offences Act of 1967 legalized sexual acts between two men who were 21 or older (Excluding men serving in the military), but it placed new restrictions on sex for men who have sex with men. The act prohibited sex in places where a third party was likely to be present.
Sourceshttp://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/60/contents

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edited by Macie. Adjusted date so new entry could be added

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edited by Macie. I'm about to add an updated law since november 30th 2000 is when the law was changed

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Start DateJan 1, 1967Jul 27, 1967
End Date(none)Nov 30, 2000
Descriptionsodomy legal since 1967 in england.**LEGAL, WITH RESTRICTIONS**
The Sexual Offences Act of 1967 legalized sexual acts between two men who were 21 or older (Excluding men serving in the military), but it placed new restrictions on sex for men who have sex with men. The act prohibited sex in places where a third party was likely to be present.
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sodomy legal since 1967 in england. **LEGAL, WITH RESTRICTIONS** The Sexual Offences Act of 1967 legalized sexual acts between two men who were 21 or older (Excluding men serving in the military), but it placed new restrictions on sex for men who have sex with men. The act prohibited sex in places where a third party was likely to be present.
Sourceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_Offences_Act_1967 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/60/contents

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Descriptionsodomy legal since 1967 in england.
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  • Note field is incorrect "1967 Sexual Offences Act decriminalised homosexuality between consenting adults over the age of 21. "

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StatusLegal
Start DateJan 1, 1967
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Sourceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_Offences_Act_1967
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  • Newer law has been passed "The Sexual Offences Act 1967 only partly decriminalised homosexual acts. The current legal status is due to later legislation."