Homosexuality, prostitution and adultery ceased to be crimes 40 years ago
On January 1, 1983, Portugal's new Penal Code took effect, decriminalizing homosexuality, prostitution, adultery, and incest among consenting adults in private. The reform, influenced by the 1974 Carnation Revolution and international context, removed moralistic offenses from criminal law. Prior to
Portugal · 2023-01-02 · Público
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