Entry #18894: Homosexual activity in Antigua and Barbuda

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RegionAntigua and Barbuda
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateApr 10, 1873
End DateNov 1, 1995
DescriptionThe Offences Against the Person Act of 1873 criminalised buggery in Antigua and Barbuda with up to ten years in prison and hard labour. Lesbianism remained legal until 1995.
Sourceshttps://sherloc.unodc.org/cld/uploads/res/document/atg/offences-against-the-person-act_html/ANT_Crim_Law.pdf


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StatusMale illegal, female legal
Start DateApr 10, 1873
End DateNov 1, 1995
DescriptionThe Offences Against the Person Act of 1873 criminalised buggery in Antigua and Barbuda with up to ten years in prison and hard labour. Lesbianism remained legal until 1995.
Sourceshttps://sherloc.unodc.org/cld/uploads/res/document/atg/offences-against-the-person-act_html/ANT_Crim_Law.pdf