50 years since the law made it OK to be gay - BBC London News

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality. But campaigners say more still needs to be done to improve equality for people living here in the Capital. Thomas Magill has been hearing one man's story reflecting on how things have changed over the years for the gay community in London.

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