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1950 in LGBT Rights

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In 1950, there were 9 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 25 changes made and 23 in the following year. A total of 71 legal changes were made in the 1950s.

  • June 15
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    Section 145 of the penal code indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.
  • May 20
    Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
    Nationwide.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
    No bans on service but intense discrimination makes it impossible.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.

LGBT Organizations Founded in 1950

  • RFSL FaviconRFSL
    Global
    RFSL - Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and queer rights