Trump judges could hold back US civil rights
A new report from Lambda Legal, a US law firm, suggested the lawmakers Donald Trump appointed during his presidency could hold back civil rights progression.
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US law protects LGBTQ+ domestic violence victims
North Carolina, US, has amended its legislation on the treatment of domestic violence victims to include LGBTQ+ people under state protections.
Anti-LGBTQ+ groups fundraising via Amazon
OpenDemocracy, a non-governmental organisation, found over 40 anti-LGBTQ+ organisations have been fundraising via Amazon’s Smile programme.
Update: Hampshire police officers guilty of gross misconduct
Six police officers in the Hampshire Police Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) have been found guilty of gross misconduct.
Switzerland legalises same-sex marriage
Switzerland has become the 29th country to legalise same-sex marriage after lawmakers voted in support of the new regulations on Friday December 18.
Washington DC to ban LGBTQ+ panic defence
Washington DC is set to become the first city in the US to ban LGBTQ+ panic defense from being used as a legitimate reason for violence against queer people.
Liz Truss announces equality policy overhaul
On Thursday December 17, Liz Truss, the women and equalities minister, announced the government is adopting a “new approach to equality” in the UK.