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Articles Ban Conversion Therapy Conversion Therapy Government Jayne Ozanne LGBTQ+ News Life News Politics UK

UK government finally announces draft bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for all

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The UK government has today announced its intention to publish a draft bill to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ for all – though its exact details remain unclear. “We will be publishing a draft bill to ban conversion practices, protecting everyone,” a government spokesperson confirmed on 17 January. “The Bill will go through pre legislative scrutiny in this parliamentary session. We hope to send it to a Joint Committee for scrutiny and will work with the Liaison Committee accordingly. “There are clearly issues that are not fully resolved. We are determined…

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Articles Government Jayne Ozanne LGBTQ+ News Life News Nicola Sturgeon Politics Scotland Trans UK UK Government

Scottish gender bill: Activists condemn UK government for “vicious attack” on trans people

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The UK government’s decision to block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill from getting royal assent has been met with widespread backlash from LGBTQ+ activists. The move was confirmed by Alister Jack, the Scotland Secretary, on 16 January when he announced that he will lay a Section 35 order at Westminster to prevent the legislation reaching its final stage – marking the first time in the 25 years since devolution that the British government has taken this step. “I have not taken this decision lightly,” Jack said in a statement. “The…

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Articles gender Gender Recognition Gender Recognition Certificate Government Jayne Ozanne Kemi Badenoch MP LGBTQ+ News Life News Nicola Sturgeon Politics Scotland Stonewall Trans

UK government could deem Scottish gender recognition certificates invalid

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Transgender people in Scotland will have to apply for a UK gender recognition certificate in order to be recognised outside of the country under changes expected to be made by ministers. In a written statement shared on 9 January, Kemi Badenoch, the Minister for Women and Equalities, announced a review into “the list of approved overseas countries and territories” in relation to which international gender certificates the UK recognises. “There are now some countries and territories on the list who have made changes to their systems since then and would…

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Trump vs DeSantis – where do they stand on LGBTQ+ rights?

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Republicans are starting to gear up for the 2024 U.S. presidential race, with LGBTQ+ rights likely to be a key issue as candidates set out their pitches for the top job. President Joe Biden has been hailed as a champion of the LGBTQ+ community – from signing an act into law that provides federal protections for same-sex marriage, to issuing executive orders to prevent anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and protect trans youth. Biden has said he plans to stand for re-election, though he has not yet made a definitive announcement. He is…

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Gay congressman Robert Garcia to be sworn in on a Superman comic

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Robert Garcia, the Democrat who is soon to be the first openly gay, immigrant US congressman, has revealed which items he will take his oath of office on. In a tweet on 3 January, the 45-year-old revealed that he will have a photo of his parents, his citizenship certificate and an original Superman comic underneath the Constitution during his swearing-in. “Will be proudly sworn-in to Congress on the U.S. Constitution,” he wrote. “Underneath the Constitution will be 3 items that mean a lot to me personally. A photo of my…

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Anti-LGBTQ discrimination Articles Ban Conversion Therapy Conversion Therapy Government Ireland LGBTQ+ News Life News Politics Roderic O’Gorman

Ireland vows to introduce legislation banning ‘conversion therapy’ by 2024

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Ireland’s integration minister Roderic O’Gorman has promised to introduce legislation banning the “exploitative” practice of so-called ‘conversion therapy’ by 2024. The politician, who is openly gay, previously described it as “a cruel process rooted in the promotion of shame”. ‘Conversion therapy’ is typically defined as any attempt at changing or suppressing a person’s sexuality or gender identity, often involving techniques such as electroshock therapy or prayer. It has been widely condemned by health experts and bodies all over the world, including the National Health Service and the World Health Organisation,…

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American Politics Articles George Santos Government LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ politics Life New York News Republican United States

Republican congressman admits lying about education and work history

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Newly elected Republican congressman George Santos has apologised for false claims he made regarding his education and employment history. Santos, who was elected in New York, admitted that parts of his CV were untrue. The 34-year-old claimed that he worked at high-profile firms such as Citigroup and Goldman Sachs. The allegation was first made in a report published by The New York Times on 19 December. He is the first Latino and openly gay Republican to be elected to congress. He was elected on 8 November and is set to…

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“It will be gay people next”: Munroe Bergdorf urges LGBTQ+ people to take transphobia seriously

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Munroe Bergdorf has warned that the “ramifications of transphobia” will be felt by all LGBTQ+ people unless the community comes together. The model and activist is one of the UK’s most high profile trans figures and has worked tirelessly to fight for equality in the country. In 2021, she received the GAY TIMES Honour for British Community Trailblazer and, speaking at the event a year later in November 2022, explained that she sadly “wasn’t in a good place” at the time. “I was finding my career really difficult in navigating…

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Anti-LGBTQ discrimination AOC Articles Colorado Government Lauren Boebert LGBTQ+ News Life News Politics Senator Scott Wiener USA

AOC slams anti-LGBTQ+ legislator Lauren Boebert for Colorado shooting response

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Democrat representative Alecandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) eviscerated anti-LGBTQ+ congresswoman Lauren Boebert for her response to the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado. Five people were killed and a further 25 injured after a 22-year-old opened fire at Club Q in Colorado Springs on the evening of 19 November. In a tweet the following day, Boebert, the US representative for Colorado’s third congressional district, described the incident as “absolutely awful”. “This morning the victims & their families are in my prayers,” she added. “This lawless violence needs to end and…

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AIDS APPG on HIV and AIDS Articles Global Fund Government HIV/AIDS LGBTQ+ News Life Malaria News Tuberculosis UK

UK criticised for ‘concerning’ decision to cut donations to global health fund

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The UK is facing criticism for its decision to reduce the amount of money it donates to the Global Fund, which exists to fight three of the world’s deadliest diseases: AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Since being established by the G7 in 2002, the organisation is believed to have saved 50 million lives. Just last year, it gave lifesaving antiretroviral therapy for HIV to 23 million people and helped 5.3 million with treatment and care for tuberculosis. In fact, the Global Fund’s efforts have helped reduce the combined death rate from…

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