LGBTQ rights in the Netherlands
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) 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. In 1911 a law was enacted under the influence of Christian parties in the parliament which banned same-sex sexual activity under the age of 21, while the age of consent for heterosexuals remained 16. In 1946 the Centre for Culture and Recreation was founded, advocating for LGBTQ rights and challenging this policy. 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 society became more tolerant of gay and bisexual people. The changes eventually led to homosexuality's declassification as a mental illness in 1973 and a ban on discrimination based...
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