Current Version
| Region | (deleted region) |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Nov 30, 2000 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On November 30, 2000 a bill was signed to make the ages of consent equitable, regardless of gender. The law came into effect on August 1, 2001. The age of consent for men who have sex with men was reduced from 18 to 16, on par with different sex individuals. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/44 https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/hate-crime/%E2%80%8Bhate-crime |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Nov 30, 2000 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On November 30, 2000 a bill was signed to make the ages of consent equitable, regardless of gender. The law came into effect on August 1, 2001. The age of consent for men who have sex with men was reduced from 18 to 16, on par with different sex individuals. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/44 https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/hate-crime/%E2%80%8Bhate-crime |