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Jul
30
2024
Responding to the Judicial Review Decision on Puberty Blockers
In June, the former Government used emergency legislation to restrict access to medication commonly known as puberty blockers....
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Jul
17
2024
Stonewall statement on the UK Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices in the King's Speech
Ben Whur (he/him), Managing Director at Stonewall, said: ‘We welcome the new Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices.'...
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Jun
25
2024
Stonewall welcomes Simon Blake OBE as new CEO
We are proud to announce Simon Blake OBE as our incoming Chief Executive....
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Jun
03
2024
Joint Statement on proposals to amend the Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act is world-class legislation that took almost a decade to develop, and has been working well for 14 years....
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May
17
2024
Supportive Schools Campaign Statement on RSHE Guidance
All children and young people have the right to an education free from discrimination, and LGBTQ+ children and young people are no exception....
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Apr
30
2024
Joint Statement on NHS Constitution proposals
Everyone deserves timely access to holistic, high-quality healthcare and to be treated with dignity, privacy and respect throughout their treatment and care....
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Apr
10
2024
Stonewall statement on the Cass Review
What is important, above all, is that trans and gender-diverse children get the quality healthcare that they need and deserve....
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Feb
18
2024
Stonewall appoints new Treasurer and Trustee
Stonewall continues to strengthen its Board of Trustees, with the appointment of a new Treasurer, Caroline Stockmann, and new Trustee Kushal Khandhar....
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Dec
20
2023
Section 35 appeal: our response
We’re deeply disappointed that the Scottish Government will not appeal the Court of Session ruling on the UK Government’s unprecedented decision to use Section 35 to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from Royal Assent....
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Scotland
Dec
19
2023
'Not fit for purpose' - Stonewall's response to draft trans guidance for schools in England
The UK Government’s draft trans guidance for schools does not put the best interests of children first, and as such is simply not fit for purpose....
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