In previous instalments, I’ve mentioned some of the prison reforms that led to the creation of the Kingston Penitentiary. This was part of a broader move toward reforming Canada law enforcement system in the 19th century. Another change that would come to greatly affect the lives of gay and bisexual men was the invention of [...]
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Reflections on Early Canada, part 2: The Invention of the Police
Posted in Dominion of Canada, gay/bi men's history, history on March 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »