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1984 in LGBT Rights

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In 1984, there were 5 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 81 changes made and 10 in the following year. A total of 225 legal changes were made in the 1980s.

  • June 8
    Homosexual activity becomes legal.
    There are no legal restrictions against gay sex in New South Wales.
  • (date unknown)
    Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but restricted for minors.
    In 1984, Sao Tome and Principe adopted the ICD-9 classification, which included codes allowing for the diagnosis of transsexualism in adults.
  • Gender-affirming care becomes legal, but restricted for minors.
    In 1984, Grenada adopted the ICD-9 classification, which included codes allowing for the diagnosis of transsexualism in adults.
  • Equal age of consent becomes equal.
  • Equal age of consent becomes equal.

LGBT Organizations Founded in 1984