Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # LGB Alliance UK LGB Alliance UK ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://lgballiance.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Chemsex Recovery - What happens when gender politics destroys a fellowship](https://lgballiance.org.uk/chemsex-recovery-what-happens-when-gender-politics-destroys-a-fellowship/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/12-step-QA.png” title_text=”12-step Q&A” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”–et_global_body_font|900|||||||” header_font_size=”50px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_font_size_phone=”39px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_4_font_size_phone=”19px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Chemsex is the biggest challenge - [Gay Men’s Health Committee announces Chair](https://lgballiance.org.uk/gay-mens-health-committee-announces-chair/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gay-Mens-Health-Committee-announces-Chair.png” title_text=”Gay Men’s Health Committee announces Chair” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”–et_global_body_font|900|||||||” header_font_size=”50px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_font_size_phone=”39px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_4_font_size_phone=”19px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Joe - [Let’s Go Big – A Review from the Front Row](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lets-go-big-a-review-from-the-front-row/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LGB-A-review-from-the-front-row.png” title_text=”LGB – A review from the front row” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Photography Eleanor Bentall[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”–et_global_body_font|900|||||||” header_font_size=”50px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_line_height=”1.8em” - [Conversion Practices Policy Bulletin](https://lgballiance.org.uk/conversion-practices-policy-bulletin/) - Read our latest Policy Bulletin on Conversion Practices, highlighting concerns about affirmation-only therapy and the medicalisation of vulnerable young people. - [LGB Alliance announces a New Era for LGB people at its 5th Annual Conference](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-announces-a-new-era-for-lgb-people-at-its-5th-annual-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/conference-2026.jpg” alt=”Full auditorium applauding panel on stage overlaid with text that reads %22Let’s Go Big: Conference 18 April 2026%22″ title_text=”Let’s Go Big banner” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font=”Open Sans||||||||” ul_text_align=”left” ul_line_height=”1.8em” - [Charity Times urges charities to act unlawfully?](https://lgballiance.org.uk/charity-times-urges-charities-to-act-unlawfully/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Charity-Times-urges-charities-to-act-unlawfully.png” title_text=”Charity Times urges charities to act unlawfully?” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”–et_global_body_font|900|||||||” header_font_size=”50px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”17px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_font_size_phone=”39px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_4_font_size_phone=”19px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” - [Scottish Government – Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee – Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/scottish-government-equalities-human-rights-and-civil-justice-committee-consultation-title-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Inquiry into the operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland Date: 27.02.25 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [NHS – Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/nhs-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]LGBT+ health evidence review Date: 27.08.25 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Office for National Statistics - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/office-for-national-statistics-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Census 2031 topic consultation Date: 04.02.26 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [NHS England - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/nhs-england-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Public consultation on children and young people’s gender service specification Date: 30.10.25 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [EHRC - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/ehrc-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Code of practice for services, public functions and associations: consultation 2025 Date: 30.06.25 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Ofcom - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/ofcom-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Ofcom calls on tech firms to make online world safer for women and girls Date: 23.05.25 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls - Call for input:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/report-of-the-special-rapporteur-on-violence-against-women-and-girls/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Call for input to the report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls to the HRC Forms of sex-based violence against women and girls: new frontiers and emerging issues Date: 30.01.25 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [BBC - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/bbc-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Consultation on the draft BBC Editorial Guidelines 2024 Date: 18.12.24 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Scottish Government - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/scottish-government-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Ending conversion practices in Scotland Date: 02.04.24 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls - Call for inputs:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/special-rapporteur-on-violence-against-women-and-girls-call-for-inputs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Country visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Date: 10.02.24 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [WHO - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/who-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]“a guideline on the health of trans and gender diverse people” Date: 08.01.24 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [IPSO - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/ipso-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Public Consultation on Guidance on Reporting of Sex and Gender Identity Date: 10.03.23 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - Inquiry:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/digital-culture-media-and-sport-inquiry/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Women’s Sport Date: 03.02.23 Link to Call for Input Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Single sex accommodation guidance in the NHS - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/single-sex-accommodation-guidance-in-the-nhs-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]“Improving privacy and dignity for all patients in all healthcare settings.” Date: 11.03.22 This was not a formal consultation. Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Health and Social Care Committee - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/health-and-social-care-committee-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Impact of body image on physical and mental health Date: 22.01.22 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/un-human-rights-office-of-the-high-commissioner-consultation-title-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Inputs to the OHCHR’s “Report to the Human Rights Council on the realisation of the right of persons affected by violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of - [Government Equalities Office - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/government-equalities-office-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Banning Conversion Therapy Date: 04.02.22 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Joint Committee on Human Rights - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/joint-committee-on-human-rights-consultation-title-3/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Protecting human rights in care settings Date: 02.11.21 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Joint Committee on Human Rights - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/joint-committee-on-human-rights-consultation-title-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Protecting human rights in care settings Date: 02.11.21 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Financial Conduct Authority - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/financial-conduct-authority-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Diversity and inclusion on company boards and executive committees Date: 20.10.21 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Welsh Government - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/welsh-government-consultation-title-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]LGBTQ+ Action Plan Date: 22.10.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Joint Committee on Draft Online Safety Bill - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/joint-committee-on-draft-online-safety-bill-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Draft Online Safety Bill Date: 16.09.21 Link to Call for Evidence A special committee was set up to scrutinise this Bill. We were invited to make a submission. Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/digital-culture-media-and-sport-committee-consultation-title-4/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Online Safety and online harms Inquiry Date: 03.09.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Scottish Government - Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/scottish-government-equalities-human-rights-and-civil-justice-committee-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Views on ‘End Conversion Therapy’ Petition Date: 13.08.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Department of Health and Social Care - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/department-of-health-and-social-care-consultation-title-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Consultation on the appointment and operation of the Patient Safety Commissioner Date: 05.08.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Welsh Government - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/welsh-government-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Curriculum for Wales guidance and code for Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) Date: 16.07.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Foreign Affairs Committee - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/foreign-affairs-committee-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Tech and the future of UK foreign policy Inquiry Date: 22.06.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Department of Health and Social Care - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/department-of-health-and-social-care-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Women’s Health Strategy: Call for Evidence Date: 13.06.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/digital-culture-media-and-sport-committee-consultation-title-3/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Major cultural and sporting events Inquiry Date: 14.05.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/digital-culture-media-and-sport-committee-consultation-title-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Influencer Culture Inquiry Date: 07.05.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [UK Statistics Authority - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/uk-statistics-authority-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]UK Statistics Authority Inclusive Data Consultation Date: 26.03.21 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/un-human-rights-office-of-the-high-commissioner-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Call for input to a thematic report: Gender, sexual orientation and gender identity Date: 28.02.21 Link to Call for Input Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Women and Equalities Committee - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/women-and-equalities-committee-consultation-title-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The role of the GEO: embedding equalities across government Date: 17.02.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Joint Committee on Human Rights - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/joint-committee-on-human-rights-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Freedom of expression Inquiry Date: 31.01.21 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Committee on Standards in Public Life - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/committee-on-standards-in-public-life-consultation-title-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Standards Matter 2: Public Consultation and Public Sector Survey Date: 29.01.21 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Ofsted - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/ofsted-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Changes to the publication of statistics on further education and skills inspections and outcomes Date: 22.01.21 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Law Commission - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/law-commission-consultation-title-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Consultation on reform of the communications offences Date: 18.12.20 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/digital-culture-media-and-sport-committee-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Sport in our communities Inquiry Date: 11.12.20 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Law Commission - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/law-commission-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Reforms to hate crime laws to make them fairer, while also protecting freedom of expression Date: 24.12.20 Link to Consultation Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Women and Equalities Committee - Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/women-and-equalities-committee-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Government’s response to GRA reform Date: 27.11.20 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Committee on Standards in Public Life – Consultation Title:](https://lgballiance.org.uk/committee-on-standards-in-public-life-consultation-title/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Inquiry into APPGs Date: 20.11.20 Link to Call for Evidence Our Submission[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Open letter to Jamie Stone MP on his "unusual' remarks](https://lgballiance.org.uk/open-letter-to-jamie-stone-mp-on-his-unusual-remarks/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Open-letter-to-Jamie-Stone-MP-on-his-unusual-remarks.png” title_text=”Open letter to Jamie Stone MP on his “unusual” remarks” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font=”Open Sans||||||||” ul_text_align=”left” ul_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”||0px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]We have written an open letter to Jamie - [Write to the PACE UK delegation to oppose the ban](https://lgballiance.org.uk/write-to-the-pace-uk-delegation-to-oppose-the-ban/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Write-to-the-PACE-UK-delegation-to-oppose-the-ban.png” title_text=”Write to the PACE UK delegation to oppose the ban” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font=”Open Sans||||||||” ul_text_align=”left” ul_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”||0px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]This week the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council - [LGB Alliance urge PACE to vote no on Conversion Practices ban](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-urge-pace-to-vote-no-on-conversion-practices-ban/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LGB-Alliance-urge-PACE-to-vote-no-on-Conversion-Practices-ban.png” title_text=”LGB Alliance urge PACE to vote no on Conversion Practices ban” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font=”Open Sans||||||||” ul_text_align=”left” ul_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”||0px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]Today we have issued a statement to - [Demo at the Department of Health](https://lgballiance.org.uk/demo-at-the-department-of-health/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/demo-at-dept-health-17-Dec-2025-scaled.jpg” title_text=”demo at dept health 17 Dec 2025″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_text_align=”left” ul_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]We oppose the puberty blockers trial.We oppose the medicalisation of LGB young people.We reject - [Puberty Blockers - Campaigning to protect children since the very start](https://lgballiance.org.uk/puberty-blockers-campaigning-to-protect-children-since-the-very-start/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.8em” sticky_enabled=”0″]When we received the news on Tuesday 12th March 2024 that the NHS would no longer prescribe puberty blockers we were delighted. This outcome is one we have been working on since our inception, well before we - [Time to stop “transing the gay away”](https://lgballiance.org.uk/conversion-practices-bill-blog/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-37px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_line_height=”1.8em” sticky_enabled=”0″]On 1 March the House of Commons will be debating a private members’ bill intended to ban “gender identity conversion practices”. An earlier bill was debated in the House of Lords on 9 February. Numerous peers expressed - [Chemsex Report Launched](https://lgballiance.org.uk/chemsex-report-launched/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chemsex-Report-Launched.png” title_text=”Chemsex Report Launched” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_text_align=”left” ul_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]The College of Policing estimate that, in London alone, three men a month are dying as a consequence of - [LGB International: Meet the Chair](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-international-meet-the-chair/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Meet-the-Chair.png” title_text=”LGB International: Meet the Chair” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_4_font=”|700|on||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_4_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Frederick Schminke is the President of Alliance LGB France and the new Chair of LGB International. - [Launching LGB International](https://lgballiance.org.uk/launching-lgb-international/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Launching-LGB-International.png” title_text=”Launching LGB International” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”] Right from the moment we started in 2019, we have had contact with people in other countries where the lesbian, - [In Plain Sight](https://lgballiance.org.uk/in-plain-sight/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/In-plain-sight.png” title_text=”In plain sight” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”–et_global_body_font|900|||||||” header_font_size=”50px” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”50px” header_font_size_phone=”39px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] A call for better safeguarding It is a grim truth that paedophiles look like you - [The curious story of Belper Pride](https://lgballiance.org.uk/the-curious-story-of-belper-pride/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”2px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Belper is a pretty market town on the edge of the Peak District. Comfortably middle-class and a quiet kind of place, it has a population of just 18,000 and benefits from good schools and a selection - [Compelled Conformity](https://lgballiance.org.uk/compelled-conformity/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Compelled-Conformity-homepage-banner.jpg” title_text=”Compelled Conformity homepage banner” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Surveys of the ‘LGBTQ+ community’ produce findings that misrepresent the experiences and the views of same-sex attracted - [EHRC Code of Practice: Our Concerns](https://lgballiance.org.uk/ehrc-code-of-practice-our-concerns/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EHRC-Code-of-Practice-Our-Concerns.png” title_text=”EHRC Code of Practice – Our Concerns” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The EHRC’s consultation on their updated Code of Practice, which follows the recent UK Supreme Court ruling closes - [Perfecting The Business Of Victimhood For Pride](https://lgballiance.org.uk/perfecting-the-business-of-victimhood-for-pride/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Perfecting-the-business-of-victimhood-for-Pride.png” title_text=”Perfecting the business of victimhood for Pride” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]By Jo Bartosch. This piece was commissioned for and originally published on the LGB Alliance Business Forum website.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” - [Harshil's Story](https://lgballiance.org.uk/harshils-story/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Harshils-Story.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Harshil’s Story” force_fullwidth=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_6_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_6_text_align=”left” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]My husband and I knew that we wanted a family, and providing a loving and safe home for children - [Wendy's Story](https://lgballiance.org.uk/wendys-story/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Wendys-Story.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Wendy’s Story” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ force_fullwidth=”on”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_6_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_6_text_align=”left” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]There are two things that underpin my adoption journey; the first is I always wanted to be a mum - [BBC Series ‘homophobic in the extreme.’](https://lgballiance.org.uk/bbc-series-homophobic-in-the-extreme/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]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 - [SNP doesn’t seem to hear when LGB people and women leave the party](https://lgballiance.org.uk/snp-doesnt-seem-to-hear-when-lgb-people-and-women-leave-the-party/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]30th January 2021. (by Rhona Hotchkiss) On Thursday evening, Nicola Sturgeon took to Twitter to issue a self-filmed, off-the-cuff video message. She made it in response to reports of ‘significant numbers’ of young people - [Hate Crime Bill Scotland](https://lgballiance.org.uk/hate-crime-bill-scotland/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”]15th December 2020 We wrote directly to every MSP, in advance of the Bill’s Stage 1 debate in Holyrood, to highlight our concerns about why the Scottish government’s proposed Hate - [Advertising regulator rejects complaint about LGB Alliance advert](https://lgballiance.org.uk/advertising-regulator-rejects-complaint-about-lgb-alliance-advert/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”]17th December 2020 The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media, has rejected a complaint about an advert we put in The Scotsman newspaper - [LGB Groups around the World are Growing Fast](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-groups-around-the-world-are-growing-fast/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]There are LGB Alliance groups in several countries, with new groups on the way in many more. The German group launched recently and within a week it had already acquired almost 1,000 - [Ofcom confirms it does not believe it is inappropriate to talk to LGB Alliance](https://lgballiance.org.uk/ofcom-confirms-it-does-not-believe-it-is-inappropriate-to-talk-to-lgb-alliance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”29px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]13th February 2021.Following our constructive meeting with Ofcom, the regulator has confirmed in writing that Dame Melanie Dawes, Chief Executive, had never intended to suggest that LGB Alliance should be excluded from - [High Court rules ONS must change census guidance](https://lgballiance.org.uk/high-court-rules-ons-must-change-census-guidance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]A High Court judge has ordered that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) amend the guidance they provide for how people should answer the question about sex in the census. Having initially agreed - [Update from LGSM Serbia](https://lgballiance.org.uk/update-from-lgsm-serbia/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Lezbejska i Gej Solidarna Mreža (Lesbian and Gay Solidarity Network) LGSM is a network of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals in Serbia who recognise the need for a new and radically different form - [Our letter to MPs on conversion therapy](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-letter-to-mps-on-conversion-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”25px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]30th March 2021 Last week we wrote to all MPs. Replies are coming in and we’ve got some introduction meetings lined up. Here’s what we sent them: Stop transing the gay awayWe - [A letter to the University of Rhode Island](https://lgballiance.org.uk/a-letter-to-the-university-of-rhode-island/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”19px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]11th April 2021Donna Hughes, professor of Women’s Studies at the University of Rhode Island, recently published an essay entitled “Fantasy Worlds on the Political Right and Left: QAnon and Trans-Sex Beliefs”. In response, - [Questions for election candidates](https://lgballiance.org.uk/questions-for-election-candidates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]28th April 2021 Ahead of the various elections on May 6, we have a collection of questions from LGB Alliance, LGB Alliance Scotland and LGB Alliance Cymru for you to put to candidates - [Remembering David Cairns and looking to Uganda](https://lgballiance.org.uk/remembering-david-cairns-and-looking-to-uganda/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]9th May 2021. (by Dermot Kehoe). On this day 10 years ago I lost David to acute Pancreatitis. I have been touched today by the number of people who’ve contacted me to say - [LGB Alliance Appoints Trustees](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-appoints-trustees/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]LGB Alliance, the newly-registered charity that defends the rights of lesbians, gays and bisexuals, has appointed five new trustees, including one of Britain’s most - [Statement on James Esses case](https://lgballiance.org.uk/statement-on-james-esses-case/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”22px|||||” custom_padding=”92px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”859px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”389.6px” custom_margin=”-64px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”](1 August 2021). As reported in the Mail on Sunday today, James Esses was expelled from his Master’s in psychotherapy without warning after expressing his views on improving safeguarding, therapy - [LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgbtq-action-plan-for-wales/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”](6 August 2021). The Welsh Government has announced a consultation on its long-awaited LGBTQ+ Action Plan and we encourage all of you to respond to the recommendations laid out in this regressive and - [Why does the BBC News Style Guide Erase Homosexuality and Bisexuality](https://lgballiance.org.uk/why-does-the-bbc-news-style-guide-erase-homosexuality-and-bisexuality/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ text_line_height=”1.8em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]“Homosexual” and “bisexual” mean same-sex and both-sex attraction, respectively. The BBC, however, now describes these terms as attraction to “gender”, which they define as how people “feel or present themselves”. This - [Bisexual Visibility Day 2021](https://lgballiance.org.uk/bisexual-visibility-day-2021/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]#Bivisibilityday2021 Bisexuals have historically been denigrated or rendered invisible by pervasive myths, such as the belief that bisexuals are merely experimenting with same-sex/opposite-sex partners. or are in denial of homosexuality. However bisexuals have - [Statement in support of Professor Kathleen Stock](https://lgballiance.org.uk/statement-in-support-of-professor-kathleen-stock/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] 7 October 2021 Statement in support of Professor Kathleen Stock “LGB Alliance stands with Dr Stock against the vile abuse and threats she has faced, not only in the last week, but over the last several years. We are - [LGB Alliance announces speakers at its first annual Conference](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-annannounces-speakers-at-its-first-annual-conferenceannounces-speakers-at-its-first-annual-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]View the Press Relese[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Response to the letter by Taiwo Owatemi, Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities in the UK](https://lgballiance.org.uk/response-to-the-letter-by-taiwo-owatemi-shadow-secretary-of-state-for-women-and-equalities-in-the-uk/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Statement by Bev Jackson of LGB Alliance in response to the letter by Taiwo Owatemi, Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities in the UK The letter by Taiwo Owatemi, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities, replying to a constituent - [Pleadings by the Trustees of LGB Alliance in the case of Mermaids (Appellant) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Respondent)](https://lgballiance.org.uk/pleadings-by-the-trustees-of-lgb-alliance-in-the-case-of-mermaids-appellant-and-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-respondent/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Application to intervene Annex A: Second Respondent’s Response to this Appeal [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [UN expert endangers LGB Rights](https://lgballiance.org.uk/un-expert-endangers-lgb-rights/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-90px|-100px||-100px|false|true” custom_padding=”||||false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_letter_spacing=”1px” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”||||false|true” custom_padding=”|||7px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]SummaryLGB Alliance highlights the worrying trend in the recent report by Victor Madrigal-Borloz, the UN’s Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI). Because of his position, his ideas are influential. They will be - [LGB Alliance’s Response to the Government Consultation on Banning Conversion Therapy](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliances-response-to-the-government-consultation-on-banning-conversion-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Here are our answers to the Consultation on the Government’s proposals for a Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy, which may serve as guidance. We encourage all our supporters to read our guidance and respond to the - [Conversion Therapy Update](https://lgballiance.org.uk/conversion-therapy-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] On January 20th, we were delighted to meet Mike Freer, Baroness Stedman-Scott and the team working on the UK’s proposed conversion therapy ban. We believe we made progress in showing how the wrong type of ban could end - [Statement in Response to the EHRC Intervention](https://lgballiance.org.uk/statement-in-response-to-the-ehrc-intervention/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Download the statement here. See previous correspondence. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Sex in the Census - Joint Statement](https://lgballiance.org.uk/sex-in-the-census-joint-statement/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]16th February 2021. Update, 21/02/21: See campaign page statement: https://lgballiance.org.uk/sexinthecensus2021/ Sex in the Census The census is unique. Every ten years it collects data to create a complete picture of the nation. The questions - [Equality and Human Rights Commission](https://lgballiance.org.uk/ehrc/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”48px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Equality and Human Rights Commission The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is Great Britain’s national equality body. Their job is to safeguard and enforce the laws that protect people’s rights to fairness, dignity and respect. EHRC is a statutory, - [Schools Campaign](https://lgballiance.org.uk/schools-campaign/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Which Crisis” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|0px|-6%|0px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”200px||-10%||false|true” custom_margin_phone=”||-20%||false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|true” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”-22px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|18px|10px|18px|false|true” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”] For several years now, teachers and parents have been lobbying for compulsory, fact-based, age-appropriate teaching of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in schools across the UK. At last - [Hate Crime bill (Scotland)](https://lgballiance.org.uk/hate-crime-bill-scotland-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|true” custom_padding=”||||false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]UPDATE: 15th March 2021 Last week, the Hate Crime Bill was approved by Holyrood, and the amendments we hoped to see included were not made. There is still a chance a Judicial Review may find it discriminatory, but - [Sex In the Census 2021](https://lgballiance.org.uk/sex-in-the-census-2021/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE​: 10 am SUNDAY 21 2021 www.sexinthecensus.org PRESS RELEASE With a month to go until the census on March 21, campaigners have launched the ​Sex in the Census campaign to protest the last minute decision by the Office - [Lets Talk About Sex](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lets-talk-about-sex/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https://merchedcymru.wales/talkaboutsex/” button_text=”View” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”21px” button_text_color=”#D22734″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Gender Recognition Act Reform](https://lgballiance.org.uk/gender-recognition-act-reform/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”150px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”50px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”50px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]LGB Alliance Statement on reports that the UK Government plans to drop its previous proposals to reform the GRA LGB ALLIANCE promotes and defends the rights of - [Justice for Allison](https://lgballiance.org.uk/justice-for-allison/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Allison Bailey is a barrister at Garden Court Chambers. She helped us set up LGB Alliance and publicised our launch with a tweet on 22 October 2019. Nine days later, Stonewall sent a complaint to her chambers citing a number of the views she - [Gay News](https://lgballiance.org.uk/gay-news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This would be a very worthwhile initiative – please go to the link below and vote to encourage the British Newspaper Archive to digitise the whole 11 year run of Gay News and preserve this important part of gay history Link - [Council is accused of promoting 'damaging trans ideology' in schools](https://lgballiance.org.uk/trans-ideology-in-schools/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]What social factors in Swindon mean twice as many gender questioning children are referred to the Tavistock as other regions? Given how many would otherwise grow up to be LGB, the lack of explanation for this variation should ring alarm bells. - [Girl 'driven out of school for questioning trans ideology'](https://lgballiance.org.uk/girl-driven-out-of-school-for-questioning-trans-ideology/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Link Facebook Post This story of a student being forced to leave their school after dissenting on gender identity beliefs is shocking. How many young people would call themselves same-sex attracted if they knew it risked this sort of response? Link - [Jake Daniels becomes first UK male footballer to come out as gay since 1990](https://lgballiance.org.uk/jake-daniels-becomes-first-uk-male-footballer-to-come-out-as-gay-since-1990/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Sending admiration and respect to Jake Daniels on being the first active professional male footballer in the UK to come out as gay in more than 30 years. An important step forward. Link to Guardian Article[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Monkeypox cases confirmed in England - latest updates](https://lgballiance.org.uk/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Worrying health news. An outbreak of Monkey pox which is effectively a less virulent cousin of smallpox. Introduced in early May from Nigeria where it’s endemic, people who have many sexual partners are at risk of catching it. Link to Gov - [The Remarkable Poise of Allison Bailey](https://lgballiance.org.uk/the-remarkable-poise-of-allison-bailey/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]“when faced with vocal black and brown women, trans activism reverts back to stereotypes about unruly women who should know their place.” Raquel Rosario Sánchez delivers a powerful assessment of Allison Bailey’s tribunal cross-examination. Link to The Critic Article [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [The LGB perspective at Holyrood](https://lgballiance.org.uk/the-lgb-perspective-at-holyrood/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]LGB Alliance addresses the committee about the Gender recognition Reform Bill and the dangers it poses for same-sex attracted people It’s important that we press for every opportunity to represent LGB people in matters of legislation and public policy that affect - [National Lottery Community Fund](https://lgballiance.org.uk/national-lottery-community-fund/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are excited to be scoping and planning a new helpline dedicated to supporting young lesbian, gay and bisexual people.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Kate and Bev were on the telly!](https://lgballiance.org.uk/kate-and-bev-were-on-the-telly/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-49px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our founders, Bev Jackson and Kate Harris, recently appeared on ‘Free Speech Nation with Andrew Doyle’ on GB News. Click here to watch them discuss why they founded LGB Alliance and why lesbians, gay men and bisexuals need an - [Defending our Charity Status](https://lgballiance.org.uk/defending-our-charity-status/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-49px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our charitable status is being challenged by Mermaids. Mermaids says that LGB Alliance, the only UK charity working exclusively for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals, should not have been given charitable status. We believe this is a fundamental - [Free Speech Rules](https://lgballiance.org.uk/free-speech-rules/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-49px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We took part in a fantastic free speech event at the House of Lords on 11 July. It was packed with all of our heroes and was a great opportunity to discuss the reality of sex, and how - [Queens Premiere at the House of Lords announced](https://lgballiance.org.uk/queens-premiere-at-the-house-of-lords-announced/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-49px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Thanks to generous donors, LGB Alliance has been able to make a short film celebrating the lives of older gay men and reflecting on changes, to the law and in society, that have impacted gay lives since the - [Annual Conference Announced](https://lgballiance.org.uk/annual-conference-announced/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-49px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] LGB Alliance Annual Conference 22 ‘Great Strides For Pride’ Join LGB Alliance for their Annual Conference ‘Great Strides For Pride’. With incredible speakers from the world of national and international politics, academia, healthcare, the law, the arts - [John Nicolson MP Witness Statement & Exhibits in the case of Mermaids (Appellant) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Respondent) and LGB Alliance (Second Respondent)](https://lgballiance.org.uk/john-nicolson-mp-witness-statement-exhibits-in-the-case-of-mermaids-appellant-and-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-respondent-and-lgb-alliance-second-respondent/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” min_height=”370px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”52px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_option_url_new_window=”on” text_font_size_tablet=”60px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]John Nicolson MP – Witness Statement & Exhibits [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Dr Belinda Bell Witness Statement & Exhibits in the case of Mermaids (Appellant) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Respondent) and LGB Alliance (Second Respondent)](https://lgballiance.org.uk/dr-belinda-bell-witness-statement-exhibits-in-the-case-of-mermaids-appellant-and-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-respondent-and-lgb-alliance-second-respondent/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” min_height=”370px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”52px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_option_url_new_window=”on” text_font_size_tablet=”60px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Dr Belinda Bell – Witness Statement & Exhibits [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Bev Jackson Witness Statement & Exhibits in the case of Mermaids (Appellant) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Respondent) and LGB Alliance (Second Respondent)](https://lgballiance.org.uk/bev-jackson-witness-statement-exhibits-in-the-case-of-mermaids-appellant-and-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-respondent-and-lgb-alliance-second-respondent/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” min_height=”370px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”52px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_option_url_new_window=”on” text_font_size_tablet=”60px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Bev Jackson – Witness Statement & Exhibits [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Kate Harris Witness Statement & Exhibits in the case of Mermaids (Appellant) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Respondent) and LGB Alliance (Second Respondent)](https://lgballiance.org.uk/kate-harris-witness-statement-exhibits-in-the-case-of-mermaids-appellant-and-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-respondent-and-lgb-alliance-second-respondent/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” min_height=”370px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”52px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_option_url_new_window=”on” text_font_size_tablet=”60px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kate Harris – Witness Statement & Exhibits [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Eileen Gallagher Witness Statements & Exhibits in the case of Mermaids (Appellant) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Respondent) and LGB Alliance (Second Respondent)](https://lgballiance.org.uk/eileen-gallagher-witness-statements-exhibits-in-the-case-of-mermaids-appellant-and-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-respondent-and-lgb-alliance-second-respondent/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” min_height=”370px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”52px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_option_url_new_window=”on” text_font_size_tablet=”60px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Eileen Gallagher – Witness Statement & Exhibits Eileen Gallagher – Second Witness Statement & Exhibits [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [LGB Alliance launches their theme song Stand Up!](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-launches-their-theme-song-stand-up/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-49px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-32px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”9px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”] LGB Alliance launches their theme song Stand Up! Today, the 21st October 2022 LGB Alliance launches their theme song Stand Up! at the LGB Alliance Conference 2022. We are proud to present Stand Up! - [FWS Judicial Review 2: Submission of Support](https://lgballiance.org.uk/fws-judicial-review-2-submission-of-support-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]On November 9th and 10th For Women Scotland’s judicial review will be heard at the court of session in Edinburgh. The judicial review focuses on the Scottish government’s recent guidance undermining the principle that “sex” means biological sex in the Equality - [Scottish Government gender bill is “deeply homophobic” says LGB Alliance](https://lgballiance.org.uk/scottish-government-gender-bill-is-deeply-homophobic-says-lgb-alliance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]UK’s only charity exclusively for LGB people takes out full-page ad in The Scotsman to protest proposed Gender Recognition Reform Bill 18th November 2022: The Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill will entrench homophobia and permanently damage the rights of - [We Are Hiring](https://lgballiance.org.uk/we-are-hiring/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We Are Hiring[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HIRING-768×269-1.png” title_text=”HIRING-768×269″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Are you a Volunteer Co-Ordinator/Outreach worker? We’re looking for a star performer to help to connect - [LGB Alliance: Who, What, Why, When](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-who-what-why-when/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”34px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_2_font_size=”40px” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_font_size=”38px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”24px” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” content__hover=” The origins of LGB Alliance LGB Alliance was founded at Conway Hall on 22 October 2019 by two lesbians — Kate - [Joint Letter to the UN Ambassadors and High Commissioner for Human Rights](https://lgballiance.org.uk/joint-letter-to-the-un-ambassadors-and-high-commissioner-for-human-rights/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”392.4px” custom_margin=”30px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]For too long the UN human rights agency has allowed Victor Madrigal-Borloz to misrepresent both international human rights law and the views of the UN. Our joint letter signed by representatives from many Women’s and LGB organisations to senior - [On the GRR (Scotland) Bill](https://lgballiance.org.uk/on-the-grr-scotland-bill/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We are utterly dismayed by the result of the vote on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill and thank Kemi Badenoch for her insightful intervention. We believe the impacts for LGB people and for women and lesbians in particular of the - [Formal complaint to the UN](https://lgballiance.org.uk/formal-complaint-to-the-un/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We have today sent a formal complaint to the President of the UN Human Rights Council, endorsed by many other groups & individuals internationally, about the conduct of Independent Expert for SOGI Victor Madrigal-Borloz. He pursues his own agenda instead of - [Our letter to Alister Jack MP](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-letter-to-alister-jack-mp/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”366.6px” custom_margin=”20px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Today we wrote to Alister Jack MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, to ask him to intervene on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. This letter is not only signed by us, but by many other groups & individuals - [Our letter to the Prime Minister](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-letter-to-the-prime-minister/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Today we wrote to the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak requesting that he urge the Secretary of State for Scotland to intervene on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. This letter is not only signed by us, but by many other groups - [Major victory for LGB people secured by LGB Alliance](https://lgballiance.org.uk/major-victory-for-lgb-people-secured-by-lgb-alliance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”175px” custom_margin=”26px|||||” custom_padding=”76px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Press release” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]European Court of Human Rights Rules That Russia And 16 Other European Countries Must Pass Civil Partnership Laws For Same-Sex Couples London, 17 January 2023: Today, in the case of Fedotova & Others v. Russia, - [LGB Alliance signs Open Letter to NHS Chiefs](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-signs-open-letter-to-nhs-chiefs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”403.8px” custom_margin=”40px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We have signed CAN-SG’s open letter to the NHS on the importance of the word “woman” in women’s health. This letter to the NHS chief executives and chief nursing officers of the four UK nations, as well as relevant - [LGB Alliance Responds to IPSO Consultation](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-responds-to-ipso-consultation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]IPSO are currently carrying out their Public Consultation on Guidance on Reporting of Sex and Gender Identity and there is still time for you to take part. To find out more information and submit a response visit https://www.ipso.co.uk/what-we-do/consultations/public-consultation-on-guidance-on-reporting-of-sex-and-gender-identity/ The consultation - [Assault on the rights of LGB people in Uganda](https://lgballiance.org.uk/assault-on-the-rights-of-lgb-people-in-uganda/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”-13px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]We have written to the Minister of State for Development and Africa to express horror at Uganda’s crackdown on homosexuality. Guided by activists on the ground, we call on the UK to review investment in Uganda, impose sanctions - [Open Letter to UN Independent Expert on SOGI](https://lgballiance.org.uk/open-letter-to-un-independent-expert-on-sogi/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”28px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Last week Kate Harris, Co-founder and Trustee of LGB Alliance, met with Victor Madrigal-Borloz, UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), alongside Paula Boulton from Lesbian Labour and Dennis Kavanaugh from The Gay Men’s Network. We have - [AI and LGB Erasure](https://lgballiance.org.uk/ai-and-lgb-erasure/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]AI has been making waves recently, and has been met with everything from bemused interest at some of its more bizarre hallucinations and inaccuracies, to dire prognostications for the future of work. We use Hootsuite for publishing most of our - [Cancelled? The story of our film](https://lgballiance.org.uk/cancelled-the-story-of-our-film/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”168px” custom_margin=”31px|||||” custom_padding=”31px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]On Tuesday it was announced that Denise Fahmy had won her harassment claim against Arts Council England after she resigned as a grants officer having challenged a decision to withdraw funding from us for our film in celebration - [LGB Alliance and ACE: The FOIs](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-and-ace-the-fois/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”19px|||||” custom_padding=”38px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]After our Jubilee Fund grant was pulled, we wanted to know more about how that decision was made, so we wrote a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Arts Council England on 26th April 2022:[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Historic win for LGB Alliance](https://lgballiance.org.uk/historic-win-for-lgb-alliance/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|||||” custom_padding=”58px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Win-banner-image.jpg” title_text=”Win banner image” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]General Regulatory Chamber of the First-Tier Tribunal rules that Mermaids had no legal right to challenge LGB Alliance’s charitable status Mermaids and the Good Law - [Our letters to Stonewall](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-letters-to-stonewall/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”152.9px” custom_margin=”38px|||||” custom_padding=”29px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Letter to The Times, October 2018[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Times letter Oct 2018″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][pdf-embedder url=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Times-Letter.pdf”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Letter to Jan Gooding, October 2018[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” - [It's time to talk](https://lgballiance.org.uk/its-time-to-talk/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px|||||” custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We have long argued that Self-ID would allow predatory men to claim a trans status in order to access women’s and girls’ spaces. And that it’s insulting to suggest a man can self-identify as a lesbian, or a woman - [Conference 2023 Announcement](https://lgballiance.org.uk/conference-2023-announcement/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We’re thrilled to announce that tickets for the biggest and most important event in the LGB calendar are on sale NOW.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgb-alliance-annual-conference-2023-tickets-682122164757?aff=oddtdtcreator” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”BUY YOUR TICKET HERE” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_size=”30px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#e6007e” button_border_width=”0px” - [LGB Alliance announces LGB History Month](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-announces-lgb-history-month/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-49px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”142.6px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]In the month of August we will be sharing all things LGB history. From law changes to groundbreaking cultural moments to iconic and beloved figures, we will celebrate the great strides lesbians, gay men and bisexuals have made throughout - [Statement on the proposed tabling of a Conversion Practices Bill](https://lgballiance.org.uk/statement-on-the-proposed-tabling-of-a-conversion-practices-bill/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”33px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” min_height=”134px” custom_margin=”-4px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][pdf-embedder url=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Its-time-to-talk-statement.pdf”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Our New Campaign](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-new-campaign/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ min_height=”468.8px” custom_margin=”31px|||||” custom_padding=”45px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”2em” link_text_color=”#DA4A92″ header_2_text_align=”left” header_5_font_size=”46px” header_5_line_height=”1.5em” header_6_font=”|700|||||||” header_6_font_size=”24px” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”49px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_5_font_size_tablet=”46px” header_5_font_size_phone=”28px” header_5_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_5_line_height_tablet=”1.5em” header_5_line_height_phone=”1.5em” header_5_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” header_6_font_size_tablet=”24px” header_6_font_size_phone=”20px” header_6_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Today we launched a new campaign at our third annual conference. After conducting a - [It's time to act!](https://lgballiance.org.uk/its-time-to-act/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-32px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1.jpg” title_text=”its time to act 1″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2.jpg” title_text=”its time to act 2″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”1px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Image - [Our Trustee Triumphs in Hong Kong](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-trustee-triumphs-in-hong-kong/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-32px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rob-Wintemute-at-HKU.png” title_text=”Rob Wintemute at HKU” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”RW at HKU pic” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our Trustee, Professor Rob Wintemute spoke at a conference at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) - [Statement on today's ruling by the Court of Session](https://lgballiance.org.uk/statement-on-todays-ruling-by-the-court-of-session/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”40px|||||” custom_padding=”64px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]8 December 2023 LGB Alliance Statement on the ruling by the Court of Session that the UK government acted lawfully in blocking the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill We are delighted with the Court of Session’s decision and - [LGB Alliance fights pensions discrimination against same-sex couples](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-fights-pensions-discrimination-against-same-sex-couples/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”26px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/photo_6039548162726805355_x.jpg” alt=”Pensions Equality Achieved” title_text=”Pensions Equality Achieved” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]LGB Alliance, led by Trustee Professor Rob Wintemute, has successfully campaigned for amendments to the last UK legislation discriminating against same-sex couples. - [Gender Questioning Children: A Statement](https://lgballiance.org.uk/gender-questioning-children-a-statement/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]We expect that sensible headteachers will breathe a sigh of relief today that the Government has, belatedly, recognised that the social contagion of ‘trans’ is destabilising school communities and endangering vulnerable children. This Guidance is clear: a school’s legal - [Our response to the WHO consultation on “a guideline on the health of trans and gender diverse people"](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-response-to-the-who-consultation-on-a-guideline-on-the-health-of-trans-and-gender-diverse-people/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”23px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The WHO consultation on “a guideline on the health of trans and gender diverse people” exemplifies the conflation of healthcare with politics. It also breaches WHO’s own rules and risks causing harm to young people, especially those who are LGB. - [UN Special Rapporteur visits UK](https://lgballiance.org.uk/un-special-rapporteur-visits-uk/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”22px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We were delighted meet with UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem in London, along with so many other groups, including Lesbian Labour, Sex Matters, Safe Schools Alliance and The Lesbian Project, dedicated to the rights - [Check out our brand new Info Sheets page!](https://lgballiance.org.uk/check-out-our-brand-new-info-sheets-page/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our info sheets have got a brand new home! Click the button below to start reading and find out more about a variety of topics that impact LGB people. From Adoption to Blood Donation to Coming Out and Marriage, we - [WPATH Files leak confirms our worst fears](https://lgballiance.org.uk/wpath-files-leak-confirms-our-worst-fears/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The WPATH files confirm our worst fears about the organisation seen as the global authority on what is misleadingly termed “gender affirming health care”. We hear clinicians openly admitting some teens mistake their homosexuality for a gender issue. We read of - [Schools Guidance - have your say!](https://lgballiance.org.uk/schools-guidance-have-your-say/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”23px|||||” custom_padding=”20px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Take a minute today to respond to the Gender questioning children: Everything you need to know about new draft guidance for schools consultation. Deadline 12 March! We believe the guidance wrongly expects teachers to make decisions on “social transitioning”. - [Upcoming RSE debate - our position](https://lgballiance.org.uk/upcoming-rse-debate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”22px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]An e-petition demanding that LGBT content be removed from the RSE curriculum has triggered a debate in Parliament, which will take place on 18th March. We have written to MPs to explain why facts must trump ideology in schools. Read - [NHS England make "landmark decision" on puberty blockers](https://lgballiance.org.uk/nhs-england-make-landmark-decision-on-puberty-blockers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px|||||” custom_padding=”30px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”547.8px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” min_height=”450.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”]We welcome the landmark decision that NHS England will no longer prescribe puberty blockers. We’ve campaigned for years against giving puberty blockers to gender-questioning youth, most of whom would otherwise grow up to be lesbian, - [LGB Alliance urge Secretary of Health to "close the loophole"](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-urge-secretary-of-health-to-close-the-loophole/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Today we have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins MP, to urge her to “close the loophole” that will allow private clinics to continue to prescribe puberty blockers. Drugs now deemed unsafe by NHS - [Our statement on NHS approach to cross-sex hormones](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-statement-on-nhs-approach-to-cross-sex-hormones/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”882.2px” custom_margin=”18px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-36px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” min_height=”759.2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]We are deeply disturbed by the NHS announcement that cross-sex hormones may be prescribed to children as young as fifteen. It recently announced it was halting the prescription of puberty blockers because - [Our challenge to homophobia at Grindr](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-challenge-to-homophobia-at-grindr/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”15px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Today we have written to the CEO of Grindr to raise the concerns of our supporters around their current stance on banning gay men who do not wish to have sex with biological women. This platform, originally an app for - [Our response to Ending conversion practices in Scotland consultation](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-response-to-ending-conversion-practices-in-scotland-consultation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”29px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”intro” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]On the 9th January the Scottish government opened a consultation detailing their proposals for legislation to end conversion practices in Scotland. The deadline for this consultation is midnight tonight, 2nd April 2024. Here is our response:[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”consultation submission” - [Join a Friends’ Group](https://lgballiance.org.uk/join-a-friends-group/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/friends.jpg” title_text=”Join a Friends’ Group” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Join a Friends’ Group to meet likeminded lesbians, gay men and bisexuals for pub meets, picnics, gallery visits, film showings and more! Sign up to your local group to make new friends - [Government should act on private clinic prescriptions](https://lgballiance.org.uk/government-should-act-on-private-clinic-prescriptions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]We have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins MP, on the increasing urgency for the government to act to limit the ability of private clinics to prescribe puberty blockers to young people. - [Tickets now on sale for the LGB event of the year](https://lgballiance.org.uk/tickets-now-on-sale-for-lgb-event-of-the-year/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”705.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LGB_2010_Eventbrite_Banner_2-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Conference 2024 banner” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tickets are on sale now for the biggest, and most fabulous, LGB event of the year! On October 11th, we’ll be reclaiming our history, debating today’s challenges and staking our claim on - [LGB Alliance response to the final report from the Cass Review](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-response-to-the-final-report-from-the-cass-review/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”3183.2px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” text_line_height=”1.8em” sticky_enabled=”0″]10 April 2024 LGB Alliance welcomes the final report of the Cass Review, published today, and hopes that it will usher in the end of a global medical scandal that - [Our response to Sir John Curtice](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-response-to-sir-john-curtice/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”21px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Read our joint letter with Gay Men’s Network in today’s Herald responding to John Curtice’s dreadful, offensive comparison between the case of Isla Bryson and homophobic stigmatisation of gay men during the AIDS crisis.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Herald-Letter-14-May-2024.jpeg” title_text=”Herald Letter 14 May 2024″ - [Government pledge to clarify Equality Act](https://lgballiance.org.uk/government-pledge-to-clarify-equality-act/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”19px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”458.4px” global_colors_info=”{}”]LGB Alliance support a clarification of the Equality Act 2010 because our rights as same-sex attracted people are contingent upon the understanding that ‘sex’ means ‘biological sex’ and not upon an individual’s self-declared gender identity. Clearly, this was precisely - [Government commits to banning private clinic prescriptions](https://lgballiance.org.uk/government-commits-to-banning-private-clinic-prescriptions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]We are delighted the Health Secretary heeded our call to ban private clinics from prescribing puberty blockers to children.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https://lgballiance.org.uk/government-should-act-on-private-clinic-prescriptions/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read our letter to the Health Secretary here” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#000000″ button_border_color=”#000000″ button_border_radius=”8px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-d3e01bc5-e075-44d7-bb1b-31381d8eae99%22:%91%22button_text_color%22%93}”][/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” - [Our asks for the party leaders](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-asks-for-the-party-leaders/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We have written to the leaders of Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives in light of their manifesto publications to ask that they clarify their party’s positions on issues we know are key to LGB people. These focus on our - [The Prime Minister responds](https://lgballiance.org.uk/the-prime-minister-responds/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Last week we wrote to the leaders of the Labour party, the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives following their manifesto publications to ask that they clarify their party’s positions on issues we know are key to LGB people. You can - [Pride in London campaign: Our letter to the Mayor](https://lgballiance.org.uk/pride-in-london-campaign-our-letter-to-the-mayor/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px|||||” custom_padding=”14px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”238.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]We have written to Sadiq Khan about the shocking Pride in London campaign. We have requested a meeting as a matter of urgency.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”PDF” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][pdf-embedder url=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Letter-FAO-Mayor-of-London-20-June-2024.pdf”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Download a copy here[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Health Secretary takes an evidence-based approach to puberty blockers](https://lgballiance.org.uk/health-secretary-takes-an-evidence-based-approach-to-puberty-blockers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”21px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Cass Review confirmed what we have always known; it is mostly young people who will grow up to be lesbian, gay or bisexual who are given puberty blockers. It is a medical scandal that being same sex attracted - [Our survey said…](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-survey-said/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]We carried out a survey of our supporters in 2022 and 1,267 of you took part. We learnt a huge amount, the main finding being that there’s no such thing as a typical LGB Alliance supporter. It’s clear we - [Policy Bulletin: Conversion Practices](https://lgballiance.org.uk/policy-bulletin-conversion-practices/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”29px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]In light of the ‘draft legislation’ on Conversion Practices referenced in the King’s Speech, please see our Policy Bulletin for MPs.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][pdf-embedder url=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Policy-Bulletin-Conversion-Practices.pdf”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]You can download a copy here: Policy Bulletin – Conversion Practices[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Chemsex: a supporter's experience](https://lgballiance.org.uk/chemsex-a-supporters-experience/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]As the tourniquet came off and the meth rushed through my body, a small part of my brain remained sane. “You’re about to do something really stupid,” I remember thinking. “Don’t have unprotected sex with this stranger.” It was - [IOPC response shows their bias](https://lgballiance.org.uk/iopc-response-shows-their-bias/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”29px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]We wrote to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in July to point out that in posting keen support for Pride, and in consulting Stonewall, they were not acting as an independent body and risked getting the law - [PACE Report: Our evidence](https://lgballiance.org.uk/pace-report-our-evidence/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”19px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]On Thursday 3 October 2024 a report on “Preventing and combating violence and discrimination against lesbian, bisexual and queer women in Europe” will be presented to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, of which the UK is - [The Gay Rights Movement and Medical Intervention: The Good, The Bad, and The Diabolical](https://lgballiance.org.uk/the-gay-rights-movement-and-medical-intervention-the-good-the-bad-and-the-diabolical/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”19px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]This speech was originally given by our co-Founder, Bev Jackson, at the Genspect conference in Lisbon on September 27th 2024 [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” quote_font=”Open Sans||on||||||” quote_text_align=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]In his fascinating book Sex Science Self, Bob Ostertag writes: “Beginning in the - [The Charity Commission instructs Mermaids to apply the recommendations of the Cass Review](https://lgballiance.org.uk/the-charity-commission-and-mermaids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”18px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]Mermaids used to take a cautious approach to meeting the needs of vulnerable children. In 2009, their website included the statement ,”Gender Identity Disorders in infancy, childhood and adolescence are complex and have varied causes: in - [Our CEO chats to Jack Jewell](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-ceo-chats-to-jack-jewell/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”27px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Watch this clip of our CEO, Kate Barker, on the Jack Jewell Podcast.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https://youtu.be/tm0ZJeKmNTk” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Kate chats with Jack openly about the challenges we’ve faced as an organisation and how positive we feel about the - [Bev Jackson gives speech against new German self-ID law](https://lgballiance.org.uk/bev-jackson-gives-speech-against-new-german-self-id-law/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”16px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Bev Jackson, co-founder of LGB Alliance, gave a speech today in Berlin as part of a wider protest against Germany’s new Self-ID law: “We are all fascinated by a magic trick. Some people want to know how they are - [Bev Jackson on US vs Skrmetti](https://lgballiance.org.uk/bev-jackson-on-us-vs-skrmetti/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”21px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”42.4px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”12px” custom_margin=”-24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Today, 4 December 2024, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of the US v Skrmetti – the name - [Joanna Cherry KC joins our Board as Trustee](https://lgballiance.org.uk/joanna-cherry-kc-joins-our-board-as-trustee/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”25px” header_4_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Former SNP Shadow Home Secretary and Chair of Joint Committee on Human Rights brings unique legal and public affairs expertise to UK’s only charity exclusively for LGB people As Chair of LGB Alliance, I am delighted to - [Statement on WESC Puberty Blocker Hearing](https://lgballiance.org.uk/statement-on-wesc-puberty-blocker-hearing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]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’ - [LGB Alliance launches Business Forum to foster fairer workplaces](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-launches-business-forum-to-foster-fairer-workplaces/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]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. - [Our concerns about the Puberty Blocker Trial](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-concerns-about-the-puberty-blocker-trial/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]Today we have written to the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, to express our concern that the proposed Puberty Blocker Trial is unnecessary and unethical.[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][pdf-embedder url=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Letter-FAO-Wes-Streeting-MP-Secretary-of-State-for-Health-and-Social-Care-03-March-2025.pdf”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]You can download a copy here.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Supreme Court ruling “historic victory for lesbians”](https://lgballiance.org.uk/supreme-court-ruling-historic-victory-for-lesbians/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]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 - [Intervention in For Women Scotland Supreme Court Appeal](https://lgballiance.org.uk/intervention-in-for-women-scotland-supreme-court-appeal/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]This week we submitted an intervention alongside Scottish Lesbians and The Lesbian Project in the forthcoming For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers Appeal Case, which will be heard next month at the UK Supreme Court. Our submission, which you - [What is a woman? LGB Alliance intervenes in a landmark case](https://lgballiance.org.uk/what-is-a-woman-lgb-alliance-intervenes-in-a-landmark-case/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]On 26-27 November the UK Supreme Court will consider a question over which politicians continually stumble but that all reasonable people can answer without difficulty – what is a woman? In a case brought by For Women Scotland, the Court - [Our helpline is open!](https://lgballiance.org.uk/our-helpline-is-open/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_font_size=”19px” header_4_line_height=”1.8em” text_line_height_tablet=”1.8em” text_line_height_phone=”1.8em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_4_font_size_tablet=”17px” header_4_font_size_phone=”16px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]We’re extremely pleased that our Helpline is now open. We hope that our one-to-one listening service, run by trained and vetted volunteers - [Preview: Dr Az Hakeem on Puberty Blockers](https://lgballiance.org.uk/preview-dr-az-hakeem-on-puberty-blockers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-41px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-29px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Dr Az Hakeem considers the safety and efficacy of puberty blockers and asks why the available evidence of harm is often ignored. Join us at Conference for a panel discussion - [LGB Alliance announces line-up for its second annual conference ](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-alliance-announces-line-up-for-its-second-annual-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-49px|||||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-32px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”9px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] “Great Strides for Pride” celebrates LGB fightback against censorship, institutional capture, and homophobia worldwide LGB Alliance, the UK charity that stands for the rights of same-sex attracted people, today announces speakers - [Submissions in the case of Mermaids (Appellant) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Respondent) and LGB Alliance (Second Respondent)](https://lgballiance.org.uk/submissions-in-the-case-of-mermaids-appellant-and-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-respondent-and-lgb-alliance-second-respondent/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” text_font_size=”60px” text_text_color=”#7DC5E1″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_phone=”40px” text_line_height=”1.5em” text_font_size_tablet=”60px”]Volume 4 – Submissions[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Paul Roberts Witness Statement & Exhibits in the case of Mermaids (Appellant) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Respondent) and LGB Alliance (Second Respondent)](https://lgballiance.org.uk/paul-roberts-witness-statement-exhibits-in-the-case-of-mermaids-appellant-and-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales-respondent-and-lgb-alliance-second-respondent/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” min_height=”370px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”52px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”60px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Paul Roberts – Witness Statement & Exhibits [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] ## Pages - 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[Conference](https://lgballiance.org.uk/conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/conference-2026.jpg” alt=”Full auditorium applauding panel on stage overlaid with text that reads %22Let’s Go Big: Conference 18 April 2026%22″ title_text=”Let’s Go Big banner” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font=”|700|||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px”] - 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[Consultation Submissions](https://lgballiance.org.uk/consultations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”220.5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”44px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”] Consultation Submissions [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”] Since LGB Alliance began we have made a considerable number of Submissions to consultations on a range of issues central to the protection of the rights of LGB people. - [Gay Teens Aren’t Sick](https://lgballiance.org.uk/gay-teens-arent-sick/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/gay-teens-arent-sick-banner.png” title_text=”gay teens arent sick banner” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”subheading” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” custom_margin=”24px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Protecting LGB young people from harmful medical experimentation [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_5_font=”|800|||||||” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] Our Position - [Let's Look After Each Other](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lets-look-after-each-other/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”1000px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lets-Look-After-Each-Other-Launch.png” title_text=”Let’s Look After Each Other Launch” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”32px||||false|false” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” border_style_all=”none” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” border_style_all=”none” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|500|||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_4_font=”|800|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_font_size=”24px” header_4_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_tablet=”|800|||||||” header_4_font_phone=”|800|||||||” header_4_font_last_edited=”on|phone” - [Legacy](https://lgballiance.org.uk/legacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ebbb22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|800|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”56px” header_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”-18px||||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”48px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] Everything we’ve fought for – and everything still to come – can live on through your legacy. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_6964.jpg” title_text=”IMG_6964″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”||0px|||” - [Who we are](https://lgballiance.org.uk/who-we-are/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] [pdf-embedder url=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Who-We-Are-booklet-Oct-2025.pdf”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [LGB History Month](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lgb-history-month/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LGB-Celebrate.jpg” title_text=”LGB Celebrate” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Timeline Demo 04″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”contain” background_position=”bottom_center” custom_padding=”100px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] Welcome to our focus on LGB history. We’ll be looking at the huge events that have - [Get news](https://lgballiance.org.uk/subscribe/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_color=”#DA4A92″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|900|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”82px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_phone=”54px” header_font_size_tablet=”82px”] Join our mailing list [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ text_font=”|700|||||||” text_orientation=”center” text_font_size=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_tablet=”24px”] Sign up today and be - [Adoption, Fostering & You](https://lgballiance.org.uk/adoption-fostering-you/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/adoption-and-fostering-header-copy.jpg” title_text=”Mechanic partners taking a selfie in auto repair shop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”32px||||false|false” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” border_style_all=”none” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” border_style_all=”none” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”dd0793d6-f74c-4d3c-a3f9-e227d5c1d47c” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”70px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”28px” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” width=”70%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”36px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” - [Campaigns](https://lgballiance.org.uk/campaigns/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”220.5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_phone=”56px”] Campaigns [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_4_font_size_phone=”21px”] LGB Alliance works to ensure that lesbians, gay men and bisexuals can live free from discrimination or disadvantage based on our sexual orientation. - [Info Sheets](https://lgballiance.org.uk/info-sheets/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”220.5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”] Info Sheets [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”] LGB Alliance works to ensure that lesbians, gay men and bisexuals can live free from discrimination or disadvantage based on our sexual orientation. There are many areas of our lives where - [Ban the private prescribing of cross-sex hormones to kids](https://lgballiance.org.uk/ban-the-private-prescribing-of-cross-sex-hormones-to-kids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ban-Cross-Sex-Hormones-banner.png” title_text=”Ban Cross-Sex Hormones banner” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_image][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”32px||||false|false” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” border_style_all=”none” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” border_style_all=”none” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|500|||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_4_font=”|800|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_font_size=”24px” header_4_line_height=”1.8em” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_tablet=”|800|||||||” header_4_font_phone=”|800|||||||” header_4_font_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”24px” header_4_font_size_phone=”21px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”] Cross-sex hormones (CSH) - [Fighting against same-sex couples pensions discrimination](https://lgballiance.org.uk/fighting-against-same-sex-couples-pensions-discrimination/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/photo_6039548162726805355_x.jpg” alt=”Pensions Equality Achieved” title_text=”Pensions Equality Achieved” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] LGB Alliance, led by Trustee Professor Rob Wintemute, has successfully campaigned for amendments to the last UK legislation discriminating - [Lesbian Not Criminal – On Tour](https://lgballiance.org.uk/lesbian-not-criminal-on-tour/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”169px” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Lesbian-Not-Criminal.jpg” title_text=”Lesbian Not Criminal” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] Tonje Gjevjon is an artist and musician who has been cancelled for her belief that sex is binary and that men cannot be - [Conversion Practices - It's time to talk](https://lgballiance.org.uk/conversion-practices-its-time-to-talk/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] [pdf-embedder url=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Conversion-Practices-leaflet.pdf”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Download a copy here: Conversion Practices – It’s time to talk [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [I stand with Cass. Do you?](https://lgballiance.org.uk/i-stand-with-cass-do-you/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LGB______I_Stand_With_Cass_Web_Header-scaled.jpg” min_height=”550px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||22px|||” header_3_font_tablet=”” header_3_font_phone=”” header_3_font_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”20px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_font_size_tablet=”” header_4_font_size_phone=”18px” header_4_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]LGB Alliance is focusing on TWO KEY ISSUES for this election and has FIVE CRITICAL QUESTIONS for candidates. OUR KEY ISSUES ONE: We believe that it is - [Don't Call Me Queer](https://lgballiance.org.uk/dont-call-me-queer/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LGB_Web_Banner_MustSplit.png” min_height=”500px” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] We have long argued that lesbians, gay men and bisexual people have little in common with those who identify as TQ+. We believe that the forced teaming of same-sex attracted and - [Best practice, not private practice](https://lgballiance.org.uk/best-practice-not-private-practice/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”http://lgballiance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LGB_2010_Web_Blockers_Web_Banner-copy.jpg” min_height=”507px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”] 24th May 2024 Government commits to banning private clinic prescriptions We are delighted the Health Secretary heeded our call to ban private clinics from prescribing puberty blockers to children. 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