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17 May 2013
Peter Tatchell: ‘Civil partnership review unnecessary’ 11 A government review on civil partnerships, which could take place in five years time, is “unnecessary”, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has said.
16 May 2013
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples 64 Culture Secretary Maria Miller says a future government plans to review civil partnerships from 2018 – which could mean possibly extending them to heterosexuals – or abolishing them.
16 May 2013
Canada: ‘Israeli apartheid’ censorship row puts Toronto Pride funding in jeopardy 52 Pride Toronto faces the loss of its annual cultural grant over indecision as to whether the phrase "Israeli apartheid" should be banned from the event, in a row which Peter Tatchell has called "straightforward censorship".
16 May 2013
New Alan Turing sculpture revealed in London 2 A new sculpture of gay computer genius and WWII codebreaker Alan Turing has been revealed in Paddington, London, as one of three heroes voted for by local residents.
15 May 2013
Peter Tatchell to meet with Lottery officials over funding of religious groups linked to homophobia 7 Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, is to meet with senior National Lottery officials next week, following a report which linked religious organisations in receipt of Lottery funding, to homophobia.
15 May 2013
Gay rights activists: Lottery response to accusations of funding of anti-gay religious groups is ‘disingenuous’ 2 The National Lottery has responded to a report from last week which found that Big Lottery Fund money had been given to religious groups which were linked to homophobia, but has been accused of "evading" the concerns raised.
15 May 2013
Peter Tatchell: ‘I am hugely disappointed that Culture Secretary Maria Miller has ruled out straight civil partnerships’ 16 Peter Tatchell has criticised Culture Secretary and Minister for Equalities, Maria Miller, for ruling out civil partnerships for heterosexuals by saying “this is a hugely disappointing decision by the government”.
10 May 2013
Gay rights groups criticise National Lottery funding given to religious groups linked to online homophobia 9 Gay rights organisations have called for National Lottery grants to be reviewed, after reports found that faith groups linked to online anti-gay literature had received the funding.
30 April 2013
Peter Tatchell: ‘Pride ban on Bradley Manning is anti-democratic’ 9 Peter Tatchell has criticised the organisers of San Francisco Pride for allegedly revoking the nomination of Private Bradley Manning as Grand Marshal for this year’s event.
25 April 2013
Peter Tatchell: ‘Lobby the Lords for marriage equality’ 29 “The biggest uncertainty facing the same-sex marriage bill is how the House of Lords will vote,” Peter Tatchell has warned.
18 April 2013
Peter Tatchell: Being invited to Lambeth Palace by Justin Welby represents LGBT progress 47 Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, reflects on today's meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, leader of the world's 78-million strong Anglican Communion, during which he urged Welby towards an understanding of the gay community.
16 April 2013
Archbishop of Canterbury to discuss gay rights with Peter Tatchell on Thursday 50 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is set to discuss gay rights with Peter Tatchell on Thursday at Lambeth Palace.
11 April 2013
Peter Tatchell: ‘Thatcher talked freedom but supported tyrants’ 17 Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell shares his thoughts on Margaret Thatcher who died earlier this week and writes about her relationships with foreign dictators.
9 April 2013
X Factor singer Rylan Clark deletes Margaret Thatcher tweet 21 X Factor singer Rylan Clark has deleted a tweet in tribute of Margaret Thatcher, after being reminded of her role in introducing Section 28 and her general disdain for gay rights.
2 April 2013
London: NUJ to host debate on homophobia and transphobia in the media 4 The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is hosting a debate on homophobia and transphobia in the media, later this month.
29 March 2013
Peter Tatchell: ‘Dan Choi’s $100 fine is a victory for him but he’s been left exhausted’ 11 The decision of a judge to fine a gay former solider $100 for chaining himself to the White House fence is a “victory” for the “exhausted” defendant, says Peter Tatchell.
29 March 2013
US: Gay former solider fined $100 for White House protest 10 Former US Army lieutenant Dan Choi, who chained himself to the White House fence in protest over America’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law, has avoided a prison sentence.
28 March 2013
US: Trial of gay former soldier who chained himself to the White House fence resumes 18 The trial of a gay soldier who chained himself to the White House fence in protest over America’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law has resumed.
27 March 2013
Poll: Only 21% of Brits believe churches are welcoming of gay people 9 A survey by YouGov shows British acceptance towards same-sex families continues to increase, although perceived tolerance among churches is far lower.
27 March 2013
Lib Dems’ LGBT group urges for better training of Home Office LGBT asylum caseworkers + In the wake of the government’s decision to abolish the UK Border Agency, the Lib Dems’ LGBT group says LGBT asylum cases need to be handled better by officials.

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