Yes, being gay was illegal in many countries in 1961, including the United States, where laws against homosexuality were widely enforced. The decriminalization of homosexuality started to happen in some countries later in the 1960s and continued throughout the following decades.
In England, the legal age of consent is 16. Any sexual activity with someone below this age is considered statutory rape. So, it would be illegal for individuals below the age of consent to engage in any sexual activity, including giving hand jobs.
Slavery was made illegal in England in 1772, following the landmark Somerset v Stewart case which ruled that chattel slavery did not have a basis in common law. This judgment did not abolish slavery in the entire British Empire, but it laid important legal groundwork for future abolition efforts.
It is not illegal to call someone gay on Facebook. However, using hate speech or discrimination based on sexual orientation could violate Facebook's community standards and result in content removal or other actions by the platform. Additionally, if the comments are deemed as harassment or cyberbullying, they could be reported to Facebook for further review.
No, love itself is not illegal. However, certain actions or behaviors done in the name of love may be illegal depending on the specific circumstances, such as stalking or harassment. It's important to always respect the law and the well-being of others in any situation involving love.
No. It is not illegal to be gay in any US state.
This statistic isn't measured, but if there are about 12 Million illegal immigrants in the U.S., then there are about 500,000 gay illegal immigrants.
Homosexual acts were illegal in the UK in the 1950's so people were 'closet' homosexuals. Very often, people who were discovered to be gay were blackmailed or subject to homophobic attacks, which they couldn't report to the police because their homosexuality was illegal.
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No, it's not illegal, but it is hostile.
No, it is not illegal, but it is quite ignorant and hateful.
There is no such place.
No, red-eared sliders are not illegal in England.
Being gay is not illegal in any US state.
In some countries it is illegal, most western countries it is not.
Yes.Technically, only homosexual acts are illegal, but if a person is suspected of being gay, they can be prosecuted even if no homosexual acts occurred.
Not at all. "Gay" is the preferred term for someone who is attracted to members of the same sex. It is inappropriate (the not illegal) to use "gay" to mean "stupid." The word "homosexual" is now considered inappropriate (but also not illegal) to use as a noun in English-speaking countries, as it has a clinical connotation, and is also frequently used by those who oppose gay rights.