Current Version
| Region | France |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Sep 24, 1791 |
| End Date | Aug 6, 1942 |
| Description | In 1791, France decriminalized homosexuality during the French Revolution. France was the first country in the world to decriminalize homosexuality after previously making it illegal. |
| Sources | https://www.niussp.org/gender-issues/decriminalization-of-homosexuality-since-the-18th-century/ https://www.storyofacity.com/2020/06/30/celebrating-lgbtq-history-france/ |
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- Duplicate entry "This entry is a duplicate due to a mistake when adding another law incorrectly. https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/loi-forni-discrimination-delit-d-homosexualite"
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Sep 24, 1791 |
| End Date | Aug 6, 1942 |
| Description | In 1791, France decriminalized homosexuality during the French Revolution. France was the first country in the world to decriminalize homosexuality after previously making it illegal. |
| Sources | https://www.niussp.org/gender-issues/decriminalization-of-homosexuality-since-the-18th-century/ https://www.storyofacity.com/2020/06/30/celebrating-lgbtq-history-france/ |