In 1864, 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 20 legal changes were made in the 1860s.
- January 1Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.Under The Offences Against the Person Act (1864) (Article 76) Female same-sex encounters are not explicitly outlawed. However, all individuals are prohibited from buggery (anal sex) with another individual. The punishment for buggery is up to 10 years imprisonment, with hard labor.