1916 in LGBT Rights

In 1916, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 8 changes made and in the following year. A total of 20 legal changes were made in the 1910s.

  • June 1
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (other penalty).
    Male Homosexuality is punishable by 14 years in prison under the Nigerian Penal Code. Laws is unclear about female Homosexuality in the Nigerian Penal code , in which the southern part of Nigeria rules . However in the Northern Nigeria, where things are ruled by Sharia Law the punishment are different . In some states in Northern Nigeria, consenting and adult Gays and Lesbians could be punished with the death penalty .