Entry #230: Homosexual activity in Spain

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RegionSpain
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start Date1979
End Datenow
DescriptionIn 1979 Adolfo Suárez Government reversed the previous prohibitions on same sex activity. The 1970 Law on Danger and Social Rehabilitation remained active until 1995 but was unenforced after Spain adopted democracy.
Sourceshttp://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/dec/13/gayrights.gilestremlett


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Revision by beeurd

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NoteIn 1979 Adolfo Suárez Government reversed the previous prohibitions on same sex activityIn 1979 Adolfo Suárez Government reversed the previous prohibitions on same sex activity. The 1970 Law on Danger and Social Rehabilitation remained active until 1995 but was unenforced after Spain adopted democracy.

Revision by beeurd

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NoteSpain was the third country to formally legalize same-sex marriage.In 1979 Adolfo Suárez Government reversed the previous prohibitions on same sex activity

Revision by danlev

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NoteSpain was the third country to formally legalize same-sex marriage.
Reports (1)
  • Date is incorrect "The date refers to legalization of homosexuality and not legalization of same-sex marriage."

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