US reintroduces Equality Act
The US Equality Act has been formally introduced to the national House of Representatives by out gay congressman David Cicilline and senator Jeff Merkley.
UK LGBTQ+ rights progress halting due to transphobia
ILGA-Europe’s 10th annual report found the UK has dropped significantly in the equality index, moving from the top spot several years ago to 10th place now.
Historic court ruling for LGBTQ+ rights in Jamaica
A human rights advocacy court has ruled that Jamaica’s criminalisation of same-sex relations violates the rights of its LGBTQ+ citizens
City Council gives evidence to Parliament
Brighton & Hove City Council has given evidence to Parliament about the unprecedented damage caused by the pandemic to its night-time economy
ILGA-Europe warns of increasing hostility towards LGBTQ+ people
ILGA-Europe, has released its annual review, in which it found there is an increasing level of hostility towards the continent’s LGBTQ+ community.
Scottish MP opposes non-binary rights bill
Former Scottish Labour leader, Johann Lamont, has put forward amendments to a national hate crime bill which would leave non-binary citizens unprotected from harassment and violence.
Update: Gavin Williamson unveils ‘free speech’ regulations
UK education secretary, Gavin Williamson, recently unveiled new plans to stop universities from banning hate speakers, with those that do facing fines.