Entry #11287: Homosexual activity in Isle of Man

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RegionIsle of Man
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female uncertain
Start Datepast
End DateSep 1992
DescriptionMen convicted of buggery or indecent acts were imprisoned or sentenced to community service as late as 1991. Historical gay sex offences were formally and automatically pardoned by the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act 2021.
Sourceshttps://legislation.gov.im/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2021/2021-0010/SexualOffencesandObscenePublicationsAct2021.pdf
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct "The equality law has passed "
  • Status is not correct "The equality act has been passed "


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created by beeurd

Original entry
StatusMale illegal, female uncertain
Start Datepast
End DateSep 1992
DescriptionMen convicted of buggery or indecent acts were imprisoned or sentenced to community service as late as 1991. Historical gay sex offences were formally and automatically pardoned by the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act 2021.
Sourceshttps://legislation.gov.im/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2021/2021-0010/SexualOffencesandObscenePublicationsAct2021.pdf