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1826 in LGBT Rights

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In 1826, there were 8 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were changes made and in the following year. A total of 9 legal changes were made in the 1820s.

  • January 1
    Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Under British colonization.
  • Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    Under colonization of Malaysia.
  • Same-sex adoption becomes legal.
    According to ILGA.
  • Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    2-14 years in prison. Not enforced.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    Proposed full housing discrimination protections by Malaysian Human rights watch.
  • (date unknown)
    LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
    As homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia, there are no protections for LGBTQ+ community
  • Same-sex adoption becomes single only.
    Date reflects beginning of British colonization of Malaysia. Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    Homosexual activity in Malaysia is illegal.