Wales
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1 May 2009HIV patients ‘still facing discrimination’ in Wales + A sexual health doctor in Wales has claimed that some patients with HIV are still victims of prejudice and are being denied treatment by GPs for everyday illnesses. -
23 April 2009New rules will widen access to gender reassignment in Wales 3 The Health Commission Wales (HCW) will allow transgender patients in Wales to access funding for gender reassignment therapy, it has been announced.
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20 April 2009Wales sees gay hate convictions rise 11 Gay hate crime convictions in Wales have doubled in the last three years, figures from the Crown Prosecution Service show. -
20 April 2009Magistrate quits after linking gays to paedophiles in interview with Steps star 13 A Welsh magistrate who aired his homophobic views in a television documentary has quit. -
17 April 2009‘Fear of being outed’ prevents lesbians from seeking help over domestic abuse 7 A study carried out by the University of Derby suggests that the fear of being outed is one of the reasons why some gay women in abusive relationships don't seek help. -
24 March 2009Government wins House of Commons vote on anti-gay hate speech 22 The government has defeated an amendment in the House of Commons that would have created a defence of "free speech" in a bill that is designed to criminalise incitement of hatred in relation to sexual orientation. -
24 March 2009Gays and lesbians face ‘double stigma’ over mental health 6 Gay, lesbian and bisexual people in Wales face a double prejudice in terms of mental health, a survey has suggested. -
13 March 2009Man avoids jail for homophobic threats 22 A man who smashed the door of a gay couple and threatened to kill them has escaped jail. -
6 March 2009The 50 most powerful gay, lesbian and bisexual people in British politics 45 This year's list could only be headed by one person. -
16 February 2009Chris Bryant slams Tory record on gay rights 20 A government minister has said that the Conservative party "haven't changed" when it comes to gay rights. -
9 February 2009Catholic leader who attacked gay families wants union with Church of England 15 A Roman Catholic Cardinal who has repeatedly attacked gay adoption and civil partnerships has addressed the legislative body of the Church of England. -
9 February 2009Deputy Commons leader to speak at gay networking event + The newest gay member of the goverment will be answering questions at the next Village Politics event. -
6 February 2009‘So Macho’ preacher hits back with bus adverts claiming God exists 35 A fundamentalist preacher who unsuccessfully stood for public office has paid for adverts to be placed on London buses proclaiming the existence of God. -
6 February 2009Children say Welsh schools are not safe for out gay people 4 A new LGBT rights charity will be launched today at the Welsh Senedd. -
2 February 2009Tories question decision to fly rainbow flag at police HQ 17 A Conservative MP has accused North Wales police of 'tokenism' for marking LGBT History Month by flying the rainblow flag at their headquarters building. -
30 January 2009Hundreds of events planned for LGBT History Month + The fifth annual LGBT History Month looks set to be the biggest ever with hundreds of events planned nationwide. -
27 January 2009Skins and Torchwood nominated for GLAAD media awards 1 Two British TV programmes have been nominated for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Media Awards. -
16 January 2009Black gay activist among new Stonewall trustees 5 Gay equality organisation Stonewall has announced the appointment of four new trustees. -
14 January 2009Chris Bryant speaks publicly about “horrible” Gaydar photo controversy 11 A junior minister has given a deeply personal interview to a gay publication in which he discusses coming out, his mother's struggle with alcoholism and his humiliation at the hands of a tabloid newspaper.
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9 January 2009Gay hate preacher complains about “no God” adverts 28 The British Humanist Association has dismissed claims from a fundamentalist Christian preacher that a new ad campaign breaks industry codes of practice.
