Christian claims religious discrimination over refusal to counsel gays
A group created "to stand up publicly against a tide of unChristian legal and political changes in the United Kingdom" is backing an employment tribunal case.
Online reporting service for homophobic bullying "needs your money"
A charity for young people and adults affected by homophobia launched its newly refurbished website and online reporting service yesterday with an appeal for funds.
Rugby league join gay workplace equality scheme
The decision of the Rugby Football League to join the Diversity Champions Programme run by gay equality organisation Stonewall has been hailed as a major breakthrough.
Lesbian soldier wins MoD harassment payout
A lesbian soldier has been awarded £187,000 in compensation for sex discrimination, victimisation and sexual harassment.
God-fearing policeman sacked over emails about sinful homosexuality
A Christian policeman who circulated emails at work suggesting homosexuality was sinful has been sacked for misconduct.
President-elect Obama promises to back gay rights legislation
The next President of the United States has published a comprehensive list of action he will take on gay rights.
London university establishes free law surgery for LGBT community
Queen Mary, University of London, is launching a specialist legal advice centre for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people later this week.
Lesbians face "double-glazed glass ceiling" in the workplace
A new study into the experiences of lesbian and bisexual women in the workplace has revealed that many of them were more concerned about their gender than their sexuality.
Fire union backs sexual orientation questionnaire
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has defended an optional questionnaire it sent to all its staff asking them to state their sexual orientation.
British Army targets gay graduates through new recruitment guide
Stonewall's new nation lesbian and gay recruitment guide includes first time appearances for several major organisations.
Relationships counsellor who refuses gay couples to go to tribunal
A man who claims he has been discriminated against because he is a Christian is to take relationships counselling organisation Relate to an employment tribunal.
Pink diplomats celebrate ten years of Foreign Office gay group
In 1998, six people gathered in a gay bar in London to plan a revolution. They wanted to challenge anti-gay practices in their workplace.
Patient blackmailed GP over "gay" massage
A fitness to practise panel of the General Medical Council has heard how a doctor was blackmailed for more than two years by a patient who claims he was sexually assaulted by him.
Trans trucker awarded £20,000 by employment tribunal
A transsexual who was hounded out of her job as a trucker after she began her transition from her former male gender has been awarded damages by an employment tribunal.
Employers exploit legal loophole to avoid paying employment tribunal awards
A new report from Citizens Advice has revealed that up to 10% of employment tribunal compensation awards are not paid because of a "shameful flaw" in the law.
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