how laws change over time - homosexuality Flashcards
1
Q
what happened in 1967
A
homosexuality was legalised in England and wales and the age of consent was placed at 21 in the sexual offences act 1967
2
Q
what happened in 1994
A
the age of consent was lowered to 18 and then 16
3
Q
what happened in 2004
A
civil partnerships were permitted
4
Q
what happened in 2014
A
the law allowed the first same sex couple to get married in the marriage same sex couples act 2013
