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1957 in LGBT Rights

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In 1957, there were 7 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 2 changes made and 1 in the following year. A total of 35 legal changes were made in the 1950s.

  • July 25
    Serving openly in military becomes ambiguous.
    there is no laws against LGBT people to serve Military
  • July 23
    Equal age of consent becomes n/a.
    Homosexual activity is outlawed in Eritrea.
  • Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (indefinite deferral).
    All Homosexual Activity is outlawed.
  • Serving openly in military becomes illegal.
    All Homosexual Activity is outlawed.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.
    All Homosexual Activity is outlawed.
  • Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    In Eritrea, same-sex sexual activity can incur a punishment of anywhere from 10 days to 3 years in prison.
  • April 12
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    The prescribed penalty was a fine of up to R4000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, a court ruling was applied retroactively however with it going into effect on October 9th 1998