Hungary proposes ban on same-sex couples adopting
The Hungarian government is moving to ban same-sex couples from adopting by proposing regulations where only legally married couples can adopt.
Norway bans transphobic and biphobic hate speech
On Tuesday November 10, the Norwegian government updated the country’s penal code to outlaw hate speech against transgender and bisexual people.
UK’s highest court to hear case on gender neutral passports
The UK’s highest court is due to hear an appeal in March 2021 from non-gendered activist Christie Elan-Cane, who uses per/perself pronouns, on the possibility of allowing for gender-neutral UK passports.
Council preparing to make payments to small businesses affected by latest lockdown
Businesses, charities, social enterprises and community centres that pay business rates and were forced to close in Brighton & Hove due to the latest lockdown from November 5 to December 2 may be eligible for grants of up to £3,000 for that period.
EU creates greater protections for LGBTQ+ people
On Thursday November 12, the European Union’s executive commission launched its first scheme to protect LGBTQ+ citizens.
Police clash with anti-LGBTQ+ protestors in Poland
On Wednesday November 11, thousands joined an annual far-right anti-LGBTQ+ ‘independence march’ in Warsaw, Poland, which saw violence break out between protestors and the police.
Poland proposes bill to ban Pride events
A bill called ‘Stop LGBT’ was submitted to the Polish parliament on Monday, November 9 by the Life and Family Foundation after amassing over 200,000 signatures of support.