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His legacy also includes a 1982 law to decriminalise homosexuality.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Her earlier legal work involved representing the less well-off and disadvantaged but it was a chance encounter in 2003 that led her to become involved in the fight to decriminalise homosexuality.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

His Bhumjaithai party delivered on a 2019 campaign promise to decriminalise and promote medical cannabis.

From Reuters • May 10, 2023

However, in some countries there have been moves to decriminalise same-sex unions.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2021

A proposed state law would effectively decriminalise polygamy for consenting adults in Utah, which due to its Mormon history has more people in plural marriages than anywhere else in the US.

From The Guardian • Mar. 5, 2020