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'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.Not only is it legally unworkable and contrary to existing equality law and the government's own guidance on safeguarding – it is actively dangerous. If implemented it would inevitably lead to real harm being caused to trans children and young people across England. While non-statutory, it has the potential to have a chilling effect akin to Section…
Stonewall statement on Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) judicial review
We’re disappointed that the Court of Session in Scotland has found in favour of the UK Government’s unprecedented decision to use Section 35 to block the Gender Recognition Reform Bill from Royal Assent. This Bill was one of the most debated in the Scottish Parliament’s history and was passed by a resounding majority of MSPs drawn from all major Scottish parties. This unfortunately means more uncertainty for trans people in Scotland, who will now be waiting once again, to see whether they…
3 ways to engage your local candidates in the 2024 General Election
A General Election is coming on 4 July 2024 – we have an opportunity to create meaningful change for the LGBTQ+ community. Life is especially challenging for LGBTQ+ people right now, with anti-LGBTQ+ narratives gaining more traction in the press and politics, while hate crime rises. This is our moment to make our voices heard. By engaging in the election process, we can campaign for a brighter, more inclusive future for the LGBTQ+ community. Who are Prospective Parliamentary…
Why do we need Trans+ History Week?
What is Trans+ History Week? Founded by QueerAF, Trans+ History Week (6 – 12 May 2024) is a week to learn and celebrate the rich and long history of trans, non-binary, gender diverse, and intersex people. It is a time to reflect and educate on trans history and identities. As the organisers say, “knowledge of our past is absolutely fundamental for our future liberation”. At a time where anti-trans rhetoric is on the rise and hate crimes against trans people have risen by…
The power of lesbian visibility
Stonewall's Chair of Trustees, Cat Dixon, on the power of visibility, representation, and creating change for the lesbian community.As a lesbian, I sometimes feel caught between visibility and invisibility. My decision to come out at work which, I first did in the 1990s, and be openly lesbian and embrace my authentic self, was at the time, and still is, an act of defiance against societal norms and expectations.I remember being asked questions like whether I was “the husband” and I suspect many…
International Women’s Day 2024: Out of the Margins
Every year on 8 March, we mark International Women’s Day: celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and raising awareness of the barriers and discrimination they still face around the world. Today, we would like to highlight and celebrate the work we are doing as part of the Out of the Margins project, aimed at supporting lesbian, bi and trans women (LBT+ communities) globally. Across the globe, LBT+ communities are excluded by…
New research: shining a light on ‘dehumanising’ discrimination faced by ace people
A new report, Ace in the UK, by Stonewall and activist Yasmin Benoit uncovers for the first time the shocking experiences of healthcare, workplace and societal discrimination that ace people face in the UK and the need for better legal and policy protections The report reveals that ace people, an umbrella term used to describe people who experience little, fluctuating or no sexual attraction (including asexuality) are less likely to be open about their orientation to friends and family –…
Ben Whur (he/him), Managing Director at Stonewall, said: ‘We welcome the new Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices. Each day that these abusive practices remain legal, our communities are put at risk. ‘Legislation was first committed to over 6 years ago and yet, despite relentless campaigning, it has failed to materialise. The Government needs to urgently publish a comprehensive Bill to ban these abhorrent practices once and for all.’ Notes to…
Stonewall statement on the UK Government's failure to ban conversion practices
The UK Government's failure to deliver a ban on conversion practices after five years of promises is an act of frightful negligence - in doing so, it has given the green light for the abuse against LGBTQ+ people to continue unchecked.Rather than getting mired in a cynical cultural war, the UK Government should be making decisions based on what the evidence and expertise said. England and Wales' 1.5 million LGBTQ+ people, and their families, deserve better.Read the full statement from Cat Dixon,…
24 Celebrities Demand Immediate Action on Conversion Practices from PM.
2nd November 2023 – Stonewall, the largest LGBTQ+ organisation in Europe, with the support of celebrities from across music, film and fashion call out the UK Government's failure to protect LGBTQ+ people and instead focus on waging culture wars that dehumanise the LGBTQ+ community.In a joint letter addressed to PM Rishi Sunak, celebrities such as Russell Tovey, Alan Cumming, Mae Martin, Munroe Bergdorf, Dr Ranj and many more demand immediate action on…