UK Supreme Court rejects bid for gender-neutral passports
The UK has rejected the prospect of gender-neutral passports, following a campaign by non-gendered activist Christie Elan-Cane.
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France bans conversion therapy
Shortly after Canada issued a ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, France has also outlawed the highly controversial practice.
Scotland allocates crisis funding to trans healthcare sector
As part of the 2022-2023 budget, the Scottish government has dedicated £2m of “crisis funding” to the trans healthcare sector.
Sadiq Khan launches probe into Police homophobia
Khan launched the probe after the families of the four gay men killed by Stephen Port claimed that police officers involved in the case showed anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice.
Government extends conversion therapy consultation after accessibility failure
The government has extended its consultation on conversion therapy after failing to provide an easy read version of the form.
Law Commission rejects proposal to make misogyny a hate crime
The UK Law Commission has decided to reject appeals to make misogyny a hate crime, sparking disappointment among women’s rights campaigners.
Man faces homophobic attack on London underground
35-year-old retail worker, Alan Hunter, was the victim of a homophobic attack on November 27 while travelling on the Jubilee Line.