Fewer homophobic hate crime prosecutions despite rising reports
Homophobic hate crimes reported to police have more than doubled in the past five years – but just 8% now result in prosecutions, new figures suggest.
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Anti-LGBT teaching fundraising page removed for ‘violating terms of service’
A fundraising page which aimed to provide funds to anti-LGBT teaching protesters has been taken down as it “violates terms of service”.
Bosnian capital holds first Pride parade amid heavy security
Bosnia’s capital, Sarajevo, held its first LGBT pride parade on Sunday without incident but amid heavy security to prevent violence from extremist groups.
Over half of British adults support primary school LGBT lessons, research shows
More than half of British adults support primary schools teaching LGBT-inclusive lessons, new research has found.
Every school to receive backing on relationships teaching – Gavin Williamson
Every single school will get support on teaching relationships education as pupils prepare to return to classrooms for the new term, the Education Secretary has said.
A person’s genes do not meaningfully predict their sexual behaviour – study
There is no so-called “gay gene”, but a mix of genetic and non-genetic factors which influence sexual behaviour, scientists have said.
Relationship education protests spread to another primary school
Protests against relationships and sex education in classrooms have spread to another primary school.
Kids’ TV fails to properly represent LGBT community or working class – report
More action is needed to “shape the perceptions” of children watching non-inclusive TV, according to a report.
‘Education ministers too slow to respond to protests over LGBT lessons’
Headteachers dealing with protests over LGBT lessons should have been given more support, the Government’s chief adviser on countering extremism has said.
British attitudes to same-sex relations have plateaued, survey suggests
Liberal Britain may have reached its peak, with a consistent percentage of the population steadfastly uncomfortable with same-sex relationships and sex out of wedlock, a bellwether report has suggested.
English men’s game could soon have its first openly gay professional player
A man who claims to play for a Championship club says he is set to publicly come out as gay in the near future.
Church to accept marriage involving transgender worshippers
The Church of England has said it will accept a marriage involving a transgender person, but only if the spouses were of opposite sexes at the time of their wedding.
Public backs gay relationship education in schools, poll suggests
The majority of people approve of schoolchildren being educated about gay relationships, despite some public protests, according to a survey.
Lesbians ‘at risk from fake news’ on cervical cancer
Up to 50,000 women who have sex with women are at risk from “fake news” suggesting they cannot get cervical cancer, the NHS has warned.
William worries about ‘pressure’ on his children if they come out as gay
The Duke of Cambridge has said it would be “absolutely fine by me” if in the future his children came out as gay or lesbian but he voiced concerns as to how society would react.
Top Gear cars painted with Pride flags in protest at Brunei anti-LGBT laws
Two cars used during filming of Top Gear in Brunei have been painted with Pride flags in a protest at the country’s strict anti-LGBT laws.
Appeal for funding
An LGBT+ charity has made an appeal for funds to ensure it can continue its work in Grampian.
Taylor Swift gives surprise performance at landmark LGBT site in New York
Taylor Swift treated fans to a surprise performance at an historic LGBT landmark in New York City.
Channel 4 drive for better LGBT representation in advertising
Channel 4 has called for better representation of the LGBT community in TV advertising.
Video: Grampian Pride kicks off in Aberdeen city centre
Thousands turned out in rainbow colours today to celebrate Aberdeen's second ever Grampian Pride.
Sultan claims gay sex move ‘misunderstood’ after losing Aberdeen University honour
A WORLD leader wrote to a city university claiming his decision to bring in new laws to punish gay sex and adultery had been misunderstood.
Final countdown on for Aberdeen’s Grampian Pride
Final preparations are under way for the countdown to Aberdeen’s second Grampian Pride.
New LGBT hub opens in Aberdeen
A new LGBT hub has officially opened in Aberdeen.
Police Federation moves awards ceremony in protest at Brunei anti-LGBT+ laws
The Police Federation has joined the backlash against anti-gay laws in Brunei by moving its annual bravery awards away from the Dorchester hotel.
Google drops AI ethics council a week after it’s announced
Google has decided to end its short-lived AI council after controversy surrounding the appointment of a member accused of being anti-LGBT.
Google removes ‘gay conversion therapy’ app
Google has bowed to pressure to remove an app accused of promoting gay conversion therapy, months after Apple, Amazon and Microsoft took action.
Beyonce and Jay-Z honoured at GLAAD Media Awards
Beyonce and Jay-Z were honoured for their contribution to the LGBT community at the GLAAD Media Awards.
Gay Muslim comic gone from Instagram after Indonesia warning
An Instagram account that published comic strips depicting the struggles of gay Muslims in Indonesia has disappeared following a frenzy of outrage online in the world’s biggest Muslim nation.
Rainbow lanyards to help promote equal rights
Staff from a north-east social enterprise are to be given rainbow lanyards to promote equal rights and safety.
Will Young: Nothing has been done about misappropriation of the word gay
Will Young has called for action over the “misappropriation of the word gay” in the classroom.