In 1978, there were 8 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 20 changes made and 11 in the following year. A total of 136 legal changes were made in the 1970s.
- September 30Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.Michigan Compiled Law 333.2831(c) allowed citizens to change the sex designation on birth certificates with an affidavit of a physician certifying that sex-reassignment surgery had been performed.
- July 7
- Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.5 to 14 years in prison. Not enforced.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.Homosexual activity is illegal in the Solomon Islands.
- Equal age of consent becomes n/a.Homosexual activity is illegal in the Solomon Islands.
- Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.Homosexual activity is illegal in the Solomon Islands.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).Anal sex between two consenting males will be sentenced to 14 years in prison. Attempted anal sex will reult in seven years in prison. Acts of "gross indecendy" will receive five years in prison.
LGBT Organizations Founded in 1978
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of…Human Rights First
Human Rights First is an independent advocacy and action organization that challenges America to live up to its ideals. Human Rights First believes American leadership is…Samt
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