Desire love identity badges

1970s to the present

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

On 27 July 1967 the Sexual Offences Act was passed, partially decriminalising homosexuality in England and Wales. These badges reflect subsequent campaigns in the UK. Campaigning is ongoing. The United Nations states that discriminatory legislation still exists in at least 76 countries.

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Title: Desire love identity badges
Date Created: 1970s to the present
Location: The British Museum - Gallery 69a
Medium: pin badge - metal, paper, plastic, glass bead
Copyright: The Trustees of the British Museum, Other copyright may exist with the organisations represented on the badges

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