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1886 in LGBT Rights

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In 1886, there were 13 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 3 changes made and 11 in the following year. A total of 34 legal changes were made in the 1880s.

  • September 16
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    As homosexuality is illegal, same sex union is by default illegal
  • Homosexual activity becomes illegal (other penalty).
    Inherited from Portuguese colonial era (amended in 1954). Articles 70 and 71(4°) provide for the imposition of security measures on people who habitually practice acts against nature. The security measures may include: a bond of good behavior, being put on probation for a certain period, or even internment in a workhouse or agricultural colony (from 6 months to 3 years).
  • Homosexual activity becomes illegal (other penalty).
    Penalty unknown
  • (date unknown)
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    Homosexuality was illegal under the 1886 Penal Code.
  • January 1
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    None exist.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    None exist in the current criminal code.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    Date reflects creation of Burma
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.
    Date reflects creation of Burma
  • LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
    Date reflects British colonization of Burma (Myanmar). Homosexual relations are illegal in Myanmar and discrimination occurs regularly.
  • Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.
    Date reflects British colonization of Burma (Myanmar). In 2014 a same-sex couple featured in the media after holding an unofficial wedding ceremony. Homosexual relations remain illegal.
  • (date unknown)
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (up to life in prison as punishment).
    Section 377 prescribes life in prison; or 2 to 10 years in prison and fine. Date represents British colonization of Burma (Myanmar).