Foreign Office apologises for historic ban on LGBTQ+ diplomats
The UK Foreign Office has apologised for a 1967 ban on hiring LGBTQ+ diplomats.
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BBC Arabic accused of platforming anti-LGBTQ+ views
A new report has found BBC Arabic has been platforming homophobic views to its audience of 42 million.
Two boys face homophobic abuse in Basildon
Police in Basildon are investigating an incident in which two teen boys were harassed by a group of 20 people.
Canada passes bill to ban conversion therapy
Canada has passed a bill to ban any form of LGBTQ+ conversion therapy for minors or unconsenting adults.
Appeal against puberty blockers ruling begins
The UK Court of Appeal has heard arguments against a ruling which aimed to prohibit young trans people from accessing puberty blockers.
Woman experiences transphobic incident with Northern Rail worker
Eden Vickerman was left “humiliated” after being repeatedly misgendered by a Northern Rail worker.
Scottish LGBTQ+ activist Leeze Lawrence dead at 39
Leeze Lawrence, a prominent LGBTQ+ advocacy campaigner in Scotland, has died suddenly at 39.