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1865 in LGBT Rights

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In 1865, there were 3 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 2 changes made and 2 in the following year. A total of 28 legal changes were made in the 1860s.

  • June 14
    Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.
    In 1865, the Offences Against the Ordinance Act was implemented in Hong Kong which criminalised buggery with an imprisonment for up to 10 years. Lesbianism was not criminalised.
  • (date unknown)
    Equal age of consent becomes equal.
  • Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Gay sex in San Marino has been lawful since 1865.