The Decriminalisation of Homosexuality in the 20th Century

What was the crime of homosexuality?

Male homosexuality - romantic or sexual attraction or behaviour between men - had been a crime since 1533. The Sexual Offences Act decriminalised male homosexuality for men aged over 21.

When did homosexuality stop being a crime?

The Sexual Offences Act of 1967 legalised male homosexuality, although it was still illegal for men aged under 21.