The Imitation Game

[cojak]

Was a very good film imo.

Homosexuality was illegal back in the 50s and Turning had the option of chemical castration or prison when convicted of indecency.

Pretty ruthless laws back then but you damn sure knew what you could and couldn't do.

Anyone know of any other (circa 1950s) laws such as the above which would not go down too well with the liberals of today?

You mean those laws against non-criminals and considered by many to be cruel and inhumane?

Suicide was illegal then too...

[SimonMac]

It was a good film, and a fair attempt at putting the record straight, but as mentioned there are inaccuracies.

[vetran]

Not as bad as U-571....

You mean Mr Turing isn't really from the Bronx? Bletchley wasn't really run by Brad Pitt?

Benefit rules would have most people complining

[barrydidit]

Suicide was illegal then too...

Isn't it still?

[cojak]

Isn't it still?

Repealed in 1961.

[stek]

Anal sex was illegal too I think, even between a man and a woman.

[NotAllThere]

Repealed in 1961.

1967

[turbowoowoo]

Anal sex was illegal too I think, even between a man and a woman.

thank god for progress then....