Same-sex sexual activity was characterised as "sinful" and, under the Buggery Act 1533, was outlawed and punishable by death.
وقد وصف النشاط الجنسي المثلي بأنه "خاطئ"، وكان بموجب قانون السدومية 1533 محظوراً ويعاقب عليه بالإعدام.