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The EHRC Code has passed 40 days in Parliament without successful challenge. But this is not the end.
The EHRC Code has passed 40 days in Parliament without successful challenge. But this is not the end.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission's Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions, and Associations was laid before Parliament 40 days ago. In that time Stonewall, along with MPs, peers, organisations and individuals, have raised serious concerns with the guidance it offers.Despite these many...
When our community is under attack, we organise, we fight, we overcome…
When our community is under attack, we organise, we fight, we overcome…
In 1988, to shore up her splintering base, Margaret Thatcher’s government demonised LGBTQ+ people existence as appeasement to the social conservatives in her party whose support she was losing. Section 28 was the first direct legislative attack on LGBTQ+ people’s lives since the 1885 Labouchere Amendment...
Government finally publishes long overdue draft Bill to ban conversion practices
Government finally publishes long overdue draft Bill to ban conversion practices
Today represents a momentous step forward towards LGBTQ+ equality as the Government have finally published their long overdue draft Bill to ban conversion practices.
The bathroom is an old battlefield
The bathroom is an old battlefield
This was originally published in Law Society GazetteI am a gay man. A husband, father, lawyer and business leader. I am rarely excluded and almost always safe. It hasn’t always been this way. Many arguments have been levelled against my right to equality and inclusion over the years, arguments contained...
Stonewall launches range of collabs to mark Pride month
Stonewall launches range of collabs to mark Pride month
LGBTA+ charity partners with Scott Henshall, Kris Andrew Small and House of Kind on new line of t-shirts , bags and accessoriesAlso collaborates with Twisted Comics on their official Black Mirror San Junipero graphic novel, a limited-edition collectibleAll new lines to go on sale via Stonewall website...
Diversity Role Models joins the Stonewall family to expand support for schools and young people across the UK.
Diversity Role Models joins the Stonewall family to expand support for schools and young people across the UK.
London, United Kingdom, June 2, 2026Diversity Role Models and Stonewall have today announced a new chapter in their shared commitment to tackling bullying and helping schools create environments where every young person feels valued, respected and able to thrive.Under the new arrangement, Stonewall will...
Stonewall responds to the long awaited EHRC Code of Practice
Stonewall responds to the long awaited EHRC Code of Practice
Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission's long awaited Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions, and Associations was laid before parliament for approval.
From the Saddle: on movement, sport and belonging.
From the Saddle: on movement, sport and belonging.
When I first sat on a friend’s Shetland pony, Toby, when I was about 6 years old, I never wanted to get off. I was obsessed with their smell, the way they moved and their tenderness.As I grew up, a local farmer, Mr Smeeth, lent me a pony called Tommy. Later I was loaned Frosty and Looby. I was a fearless...
Movement, mental health and belonging: a conversation with Rainbow Mind
Movement, mental health and belonging: a conversation with Rainbow Mind
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we spoke to Rainbow Mind, about the Rainbow Laces campaign, mental health for the LGBTQ+ community and why LGBTQ+ people need safe movement and exercise environments now more than ever.
Government fails to meet timeline to ban conversion practices
Government fails to meet timeline to ban conversion practices
The Government has failed to meet its own timeline to publish a draft Bill to ban conversion practices.