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| Region | Germany |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | May 9, 1945 |
| End Date | Aug 31, 1969 |
| Description | After World War II, the Nazi-era version of Section 175 remained in force in both East and West Germany. Punishments included imprisonment, however, the death penalty was no longer applied. |
| Sources | https://academic.oup.com/gh/article-abstract/31/4/610/673674?login=false https://arolsen-archives.org/en/news/the-long-road-to-legal-reform-2/ https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/paragraph-175-and-the-nazi-campaign-against-homosexuality |
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| Original entry | |
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| Status | Male illegal, female legal |
| Start Date | May 9, 1945 |
| End Date | Aug 31, 1969 |
| Description | After World War II, the Nazi-era version of Section 175 remained in force in both East and West Germany. Punishments included imprisonment, however, the death penalty was no longer applied. |
| Sources | https://academic.oup.com/gh/article-abstract/31/4/610/673674?login=false https://arolsen-archives.org/en/news/the-long-road-to-legal-reform-2/ https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/paragraph-175-and-the-nazi-campaign-against-homosexuality |