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1854 in LGBT Rights

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In 1854, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 2 changes made and in the following year. A total of 10 legal changes were made in the 1850s.

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    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    The penalty was up to the courts but homosexuality was criminalised in the 1854 penal code.