BBC staff told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events
BBC staff have been told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events such as Pride marches on the basis of the broadcaster’s ‘no bias’ rule.
Update: Texas reverses law allowing social workers to deny LGBTQ+ clients
The state of Texas has reversed its decision to allow social workers to deny LGBTQ+ and disabled clients.
Brighton & Hove City Council announce major road resurfacing work in Stanmer Park
Brighton & Hove City Council announce people accessing Stanmer Park with vehicles face major disruption from next week, as the park enters the final construction stages of the Restoration Project.
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice
Republican judge Amy Coney Barrett has been appointed a position in the US Supreme Court, despite her controversial opinions on the LGBTQ+ community, as she was voted in 52 to 48.
Trump lawyer cracking down on LGBTQ+ and women’s rights in Europe
Jay Sekulow, a member of US Christian group American Centre for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and personal lawyer to president Donald Trump, has backed Poland’s new abortion restriction laws and contributed to the 28 groups who have spent $90 million pushing conservative anti-LGBTQ+ agendas in Europe.
Hungarian prime minister attacks LGBTQ+ inclusive children’s book
Viktor Orban, prime minister of Hungary, has condemned an LGBTQ+ inclusive fairy tale book, saying the queer community need to “leave our children alone.”
Pakistan district proposes greater support for the trans community
On Saturday October 24, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Social Welfare Department – based in Peshawar, the capital of the Pakistani province – laid out new policies to increase protections for the area’s transgender community.