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In the IPC, Section 377 — which mentioned “carnal inter­course against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal” — did offer protection to non-minor males from rape. Now, in the proposed BNS, this section is gone.

A post by a curatorial intern aimed to use queerness as an interpretative tool to link objects found on Henry VIIIs flagship boat to represent LGBTQ+ stories.

States around the world should repeal discriminatory and archaic laws that reproduce historical inequalities and patterns of oppression.

The century-old the law against homosexuality was imposed on pre-independent India in accordance with the Christian principles on which the British kingdom was founded.

Charlotte Chambers hears a new suggestion for a plaque at the Islington home of a couple who defied laws against homosexuality

Singapore News - Consensual sex between adult men does not raise concerns about law and order and hence should not be looked at as a criminal issue, Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said in Parliament on Monday. Furthermore, Section 377A of the Penal Code, which criminalises such... Read more at www.tnp.sg

Repealing Section 377A makes it clear that gay people are not criminals, Shanmugam said.

Police attending Pride events in uniform is a topic that’s aroused contention, but a short look at the force's history may answer why. 

Part 3/15: Welcome to pride 2019 The origin of the pride flags, the Colours and the meaning behind them. Location: National Theatre, Lagos Nigeria

It has been 65 years since the Wolfenden report was published, which paved the way for the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality.