When did homosexuality become legal in the UK?

Answer 1

Well, isn't that a lovely question. Homosexuality was decriminalized in England and Wales in 1967, which was a positive step towards acceptance and equality. It's wonderful to see progress being made towards embracing love and diversity in all its beautiful forms.

Answer 2

Homosexuality was decriminalized in England and Wales in 1967 by the Sexual Offences Act. This act partially decriminalized homosexual acts between men over 21 years old in private. Full decriminalization occurred in Scotland in 1980 and Northern Ireland in 1982.

Answer 3

Homosexuality was decriminalized in England and Wales in 1967, but it wasn't until 1982 that it was decriminalized in Scotland, and 1982 in Northern Ireland. So, technically, homosexuality became legal in the UK in stages starting from 1967.

Answer 4

Homosexuality remained illegal between the years 1885 and 1967 with the maximum sentence for sodomy being life. In 1967, after suggestions from the Wolfenden Committee in 1957, homosexuality was partially decriminalised in England and Wales and males over the age of 21 were allowed to have homosexual relations in the privacy of their own homes. The armed forces, still forbade homosexuality in all forms. - Arrests for homosexual activities increased drastically after the amendment to law was made.