Stonewall UK

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.

Government sets out plans to ban conversion therapy

Liz Truss has announced the government’s proposal to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy while launching a 6-week consultation on the matter.

BBC releases Stonewall ‘investigation’ after cutting ties with the charity

The BBC has released a 10-part investigative podcast as it announced its ‘investigation’ into LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall.

BBC to quit Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme

A report has revealed that the BBC is likely to be withdrawing from the Diversity Champions programme, leaving LGBTQ+ staff “horrified”.

Switzerland votes in favour of marriage equality

An overwhelming majority have voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in Switzerland, with 64.1% supporting the notion.

Calls for equalities minister Kemi Badenoch to resign after anti-LGBTQ+ comments

LGBTQ+ activists and advocacy groups are urging Badenoch to resign after a leaked 2018 video showed the MP making anti-LGBTQ+ comments.

Bell v Tavistock puberty blocker ruling overturned

The Court of Appeals has reversed 2020 ruling that aimed to prevent young trans people from accessing puberty blockers without legal consent.