1950 in LGBT Rights

In 1950, there were 10 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 27 changes made and 18 in the following year. A total of 67 legal changes were made in the 1950s.

  • June 15
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    Section 145 of the penal code indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.
  • May 20
    Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
    Nationwide.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
    No bans on service but intense discrimination makes it impossible.
  • Serving openly in military becomes legal.
  • Serving openly in military becomes illegal.
    Article 46 of the Army Act states any "indecent or unnatural acts" are punishable by up to 7 years