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1951 in LGBT Rights

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In 1951, there were 5 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 10 changes made and 3 in the following year. A total of 67 legal changes were made in the 1950s.

  • October 7
    Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes not legally recognized.
    Not possible.
  • LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    Homosexuality is illegal there.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.
    Widespread discrimination all of Libya. According to the 2018 world report.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
  • March 13
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    Up to 3 years imprisonment