1901 in LGBT Rights

In 1901, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 2 changes made and 3 in the following year. A total of 17 legal changes were made in the 1900s.

  • June 11
    Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.
    From 1901 until 2024, “buggery” was criminalized with a punishment of up to ten years in prison.