1889 in LGBT Rights

In 1889, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 3 changes made and 3 in the following year. A total of 34 legal changes were made in the 1880s.

  • (date unknown)
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    Before 1971, homosexuality was illegal and punished by prison