LGBTQ rights Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What year was homosexuality still punishable by death
A
1500s
2
Q
When was the death penalty removed in regards to homosexuality activity
A
1800s
3
Q
When was homosexuality decriminalised in England and Wales
A
1967 - age of consent 21
4
Q
What year was the age of consent for same sex intercourse amended to 18?
A
1994
5
Q
What year was the age of consent for homosexuality amended to 16
A
2000
6
Q
What year did civil partnerships become legalised
A
2004
7
Q
What year was the gender recognition act?
A
2004
8
Q
What was the gender recognition act
A
Allowed people to change their legal gender on documents
9
Q
What year was the equality act released
A
2010
10
Q
What was the equality act
A
Made it a criminal offence to discriminate against someone based on sexual orientation
