In 1966, there were 19 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 2 changes made and 12 in the following year. A total of 112 legal changes were made in the 1960s.
- October 4
- Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.The common law definition of marriage is “a union of one man with one woman, to the exclusion, while it lasts, of all others”
- July 8Homosexuals serving openly in military becomes legal.No laws criminalizing or restricting service.
- June 8
- Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.Two months to two years in prison and fine. Not enforced.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.As homosexuality is legal, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identities are permitted
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment)."Any person guilty of a homosexual act shall be punished with a term of imprisonment of between two months and two years..."
- February 1
- Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.One to five years in prison. Not enforced. Decriminalization pending.
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.
- Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.Same sex marriage is not recognized especially since homosexuality is illegal
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.As homosexual conduct is illegal, discrimination on the basis on sexual orientation or gender identity is legal under the law.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).Article 319 is punishable by imprisonment of 1 to 5 years.