Homosexual Charges (Press, 22 July 1967)
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Summary: Homosexual Charges (Press, 22 July 1967)
In a letter published on 22 July 1967, a writer expressed support for a recent decision made by Mr H. J. Evans, S.M, in the Magistrate's Court. During a hearing, two individuals facing charges related to homosexual practices were discharged without conviction. The author commended the Magistrate for his courage in making this ruling, anticipating that it would provoke outrage among some sections of the public. The writer urged those who might react negatively to take the time to review the Magistrate’s detailed reasoning prior to passing judgement on him. They referenced the findings of the Wolfenden Committee, which recommended that consensual homosexual acts between adults in private should not be subject to criminal penalties. The letter reiterated the Committee’s assertion that areas of private morality and immorality should not involve legal intervention. The writer concluded the letter by reaffirming their belief in the importance of maintaining a distinction between personal morality and the law.
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