Apology for homosexual persecution
Homosexual persecution: Austrian justice minister apologizes
"Apology" is still a word that does not easily cross the lips of many people. Now, Austrian Justice Minister Alma Zadić took an important step. She apologized for the fact that until about 20 years ago gays were persecuted in the country.
Many people were very touched by the gesture and emphasized its special significance.
Alma Zadić's apology - what exactly was it about?
In Austria, too, there were anti-LGBTQ tendencies - especially in the post-war period. For example, until the early 1970s, it was forbidden to live out your love as a man for men. At that time, thousands of people were convicted.
The corresponding criminal offense at the time was called "same-sex fornication." Until the start of the 2000s, being gay was still considered illegal in many areas. It wasn't until 2002 that the increased age of consent was enforc...
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