Gay East Sussex

The county of East Sussex includes Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. Brighton boasts the biggest gay scene in Southern England outside of London.

Homosexual activity

Legal
Nov 30, 2000

Same-sex marriage

Legal
Jan 13, 2020

LGBT discrimination

varies
Aug 1, 1999

Equal age of consent

Equal
Aug 1, 2001

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