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 15Homosexual 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.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