Current Version
| Region | England |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jul 27, 1967 |
| End Date | Nov 29, 2000 |
| Description | **LEGAL, WITH RESTRICTIONS** The Sexual Offences Act of 1967 legalized sexual acts between two men who were 21 or older (Excluding men serving in the military), but it placed new restrictions on sex for men who have sex with men. The act prohibited sex in places where a third party was likely to be present. |
| Sources | http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/60/contents |
Revision History (3)
Revision by Macie. Adjusted date so new entry could be added
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| End Date | Nov 30, 2000 | Nov 29, 2000 |
Revision by Macie. I'm about to add an updated law since november 30th 2000 is when the law was changed
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| Start Date | Jan 1, 1967 | Jul 27, 1967 |
| End Date | (NONE) | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Description | sodomy legal since 1967 in england. | **LEGAL, WITH RESTRICTIONS** The Sexual Offences Act of 1967 legalized sexual acts between two men who were 21 or older (Excluding men serving in the military), but it placed new restrictions on sex for men who have sex with men. The act prohibited sex in places where a third party was likely to be present. |
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| Sources | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_Offences_Act_1967 | http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/60/contents |
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Revision by tsusamu
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| Description | sodomy legal since 1967 in england. | |
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Reports (2)
- Note field is incorrect "1967 Sexual Offences Act decriminalised homosexuality between consenting adults over the age of 21. "
- Newer law has been passed "The Sexual Offences Act 1967 only partly decriminalised homosexual acts. The current legal status is due to later legislation."