Laws Surrounding Homosexuality - 1.2 & 4.2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main years in laws around homosexuality?
A
1533
1885
1967
2000
2013
2
Q
What law was introduced in 1533?
A
The buggary act which made gay sex illegal
3
Q
What happened in 1885(homosexuality)?
A
Gay relationships were made illegal
4
Q
What happened in 1967(homosexuality)?
A
Homosexuality was legalised but still not “normal”
5
Q
What law was put in place in 2013?
A
Same sex marriage act
People of the same sex we’re now legally allowed to get married first one in 2014
6
Q
What law was put in place in 2000?
A
Age of consent was lowered from 18 to 16
