Paragraph 175
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title:
Paragraph 175
text:
Paragraph 175 was a provision of the German Criminal Code from 15 May 1871 to 10 March 1994. It made sexual relations between males a crime, and in early revisions the provision also criminalized bestiality as well as forms of prostitution and underage sexual abuse. Overall, around 140,000 men were convicted under the law. The law had always been controversial and inspired the first homosexual movement, which called for its repeal. The statute drew legal influence from previous measures, includi
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Provision of the German Criminal Code regarding homosexual acts (1871–1994)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paragraph_175
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2004-04-19T19:40:48Z
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2024-09-03T14:45:52Z
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