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1931 in LGBT Rights

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In 1931, there were 3 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 13 changes made and 29 in the following year. A total of 86 legal changes were made in the 1930s.

  • November 1
    Equal age of consent becomes female equal, male n/a.
    Until 2005, the 1931 Penal Code of Zambia only criminalised male homosexuality. There was no variance in the age of consent between lesbians and heterosexuals.
  • Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.
    Until 2005, the 1931 Penal Code of Zambia only criminalised homosexuality between males.
  • (date unknown)
    Equal age of consent becomes equal.