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1956 in LGBT Rights

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In 1956, there were 5 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were changes made and 15 in the following year. A total of 59 legal changes were made in the 1950s.

  • January 13
    Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).
    In 1956, the West Virginia Attorney General issued that cunnilingus violated the crimes against nature law of 1930.
  • January 1
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    Homosexuality is illegal there.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.
    Homosexuality is illegal there.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
  • Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    Thailand decriminalized sodomy in 1956.