LGBT rights in the Netherlands
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title:
LGBT rights in the Netherlands
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in the Netherlands are among the most advanced in the world. Same-sex sexual activity was legalized in 1811 after France invaded the country and installed the Napoleonic Code, erasing any remaining sodomy laws. No more sodomy laws were enacted after the country received independence. An age of consent equal with that of heterosexual activity was put in place in 1971. During the late 20th century, awareness surrounding homosexuality grew and s
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_the_Netherlands
date created:
2006-04-29T17:07:07Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T03:58:08Z
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