Current Version
Region | Åland |
Issue | Homosexual activity |
Status | Legal |
Start Date | 1971 |
End Date | (none) |
Description | Åland has been part of Finland since the 20th century. In 1971, Finland decriminalised gay sex in 1971, although it was not until the 1980's that homosexuality was declassified as an illness. |
Sources | http://www15.uta.fi/FAST/FIN/SOCPOL/aa-ssex.html |
Revision History (1)
Original entry | |
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Status | Legal |
Start Date | 1971 |
End Date | (none) |
Description | Åland has been part of Finland since the 20th century. In 1971, Finland decriminalised gay sex in 1971, although it was not until the 1980's that homosexuality was declassified as an illness. |
Sources | http://www15.uta.fi/FAST/FIN/SOCPOL/aa-ssex.html |