1959 in LGBT Rights

In 1959, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 1 change made and 22 in the following year. A total of 84 legal changes were made in the 1950s.

  • December 30
    Same-sex marriage becomes banned.
    Article 3.1 of the Personal Status Law (1959) defines marriage as a contract between a man and a woman.