Media statements
Stonewall provides comment on relevant issues, topics and debates relating to LGBT people in the media
Stonewall statement on the UK Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices in the King's Speech
Ben Whur (he/him), Managing Director at Stonewall, said: ‘We welcome the new Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices. Each day that...
Joint Statement on proposals to amend the Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act is world-class legislation that took almost a decade to develop, and has been working well for 14 years. Under the Act, trans people...
Supportive Schools Campaign Statement on RSHE Guidance
Joint statement from Supportive Schools Campaign on RSHE Guidance The well-being of all children and young people, so that they can live happy, safe...
Joint Statement on NHS Constitution proposals
Everyone deserves timely access to holistic, high-quality healthcare and to be treated with dignity, privacy and respect throughout their treatment...
Stonewall statement on the Cass Review
What is important, above all, is that trans and gender-diverse children get the quality healthcare that they need and deserve. The Cass Review can...
Section 35 appeal: our response
We’re deeply disappointed that the Scottish Government will not appeal the Court of Session ruling on the UK Government’s unprecedented decision to...
'Not fit for purpose' - Stonewall's response to draft trans guidance for schools in England
The UK Government’s draft trans guidance for schools does not put the best interests of children first, and as such is simply not fit for purpose...
Stonewall statement on Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) judicial review
We’re disappointed that the Court of Session in Scotland has found in favour of the UK Government’s unprecedented decision to use Section 35 to block...
Stonewall statement on GANHRI special review of EHRC
Robbie de Santos, Director of Communications and External Affairs (he/him) at Stonewall, said: “Britain’s LGBTQ+ civil society and human rights...