EHRC Code of Practice: Our Concerns

EHRC Code of Practice: Our Concerns

The EHRC’s consultation on their updated Code of Practice, which follows the recent UK Supreme Court ruling closes tonight. In our submission we have highlighted our key concerns with the current form this takes and our recommendation to help inform the final...
BBC Series ‘homophobic in the extreme.’

BBC Series ‘homophobic in the extreme.’

We have written to Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC, about the homophobia displayed in the casting of a trans identified female in their upcoming series of ‘I Kissed A Boy’. By doing this they are telling young gay men watching the show that they must be...
Supreme Court ruling “historic victory for lesbians”

Supreme Court ruling “historic victory for lesbians”

Today the Supreme Court ruled that the protected characteristic of sex refers to biological sex, in a decision that is a “landmark for lesbian rights in the UK”. Our CEO, Kate Barker, described the judgment as a “profound relief”, and said it marks a watershed in the...
Our concerns about the Puberty Blocker Trial

Our concerns about the Puberty Blocker Trial

Today we have written to the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, to express our concern that the proposed Puberty Blocker Trial is unnecessary and unethical. Letter-FAO-Wes-Streeting-MP-Secretary-of-State-for-Health-and-Social-Care-03-March-2025 You can download a copy...
LGB Alliance launches Business Forum to foster fairer workplaces

LGB Alliance launches Business Forum to foster fairer workplaces

It was barely 20 years ago that UK law changed to make it illegal to discriminate against employees for their sexual orientation, yet many LGB people feel like we’re moving back to the bad old days of homophobic workplace discrimination. Since LGB Alliance was founded...
Statement on WESC Puberty Blocker Hearing

Statement on WESC Puberty Blocker Hearing

The Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) today held a hearing entitled “Evidence base on the safety and effectiveness of puberty blockers”. Given that the Cass Review published in 2024, at the end of four years’ research including seven peer-reviewed...