Social Developments: The Wolfenden Report

Question 1

Why was homosexual law suggested to be reviewed?

Answer 1

Offences had increased heavily

Question 2

What percentage of men were in prison due to homosexual offences in this era?

Answer 2

4%

Question 3

What is a significant example of someone being convicted for homosexual offences?

Answer 3

Alan Turing

Question 4

What did the Actor John Gielgud suggest?

Answer 4

He suggested that there should be more public support for homosexual rights

Question 5

What was happening to attitudes to homosexuals in this era?

Answer 5

There was still lots of prejudice but changes were beginning to occur

Question 6

When was the Wolfenden Report Published?

Answer 6

1957

Question 7

What did the Wolfenden Report conclude?

Answer 7

Despite the numbers, there was not a sign that these activities were increasing

Question 8

What was suggested about penalties for sexual behaviour?

Answer 8

They should only be applied if it is a public nuisance

Question 9

How did the press react to the suggestion of Homosexual Law Reform?

Answer 9

They reacted to it with horror