What was the wolfenden report in 1957?

The Wolfenden Report, officially titled "Report of the Committee on Homosexual Offences and Prostitution," was published in 1957 in the United Kingdom. It recommended decriminalizing homosexual acts between consenting adults in private, arguing that the state should not interfere in private lives. The report also addressed issues of prostitution, advocating for better protection for sex workers. Its recommendations significantly influenced public discourse and eventual legal reforms regarding homosexuality in the UK.