The Legalisation Of Homsexusl Relations

Question 1

Up until the 1960s men could be imprisoned for how long for participating in homosexual acts

Answer 1

2 years

Question 2

What had the conservative government rejected and the labour gov of 1964 was divided on?

Answer 2

Conservative gov rejected the wolfenden recommendation to decriminalise homosexuality

Question 3

Leo Abse , labour backbencher thanks to Jenkins’ support he was able to get enough Parliamentary time for his private members’ bill to become law as the?

Answer 3

1967 sexual offences act

Question 4

although the 1967 sexual offences act did not legalise homosexual acts it decriminalised them where what three conditions were met?

Answer 4

-both partners had to consent
-both had to be over the age of 21
-it had to be in private

Question 5

who was the act welcomed by?

Answer 5

men previously afraid to declare their sexuality , some cases forced to lead double lives

Question 6

act was strictly interpreted: ‘n private’ was interpreted as?

Answer 6

no one else in the same building= so did not mean complete end of prosecution for homosexual practices