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1902 in LGBT Rights

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In 1902, there were 2 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 1 change made and in the following year. A total of 11 legal changes were made in the 1900s.

  • (date unknown)
    Equal age of consent becomes n/a.
    Not applicable since same-sex sexual relationships are illegal.
  • Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    Homosexuality was first criminalised in Uganda in 1902 when it became a British protectorate and inherited the nation’s anti-gay laws. Section 145 of the penal code in 1950 indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.