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1852 in LGBT Rights

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In 1852, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 1 change made and 2 in the following year. A total of 12 legal changes were made in the 1850s.

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    Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    In 1852 Portugal adopted a penal code based on the Napoleonic one France saw earlier in the 19th century and did not ban homosexuality.