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Oct
15
2025
Stonewall responds to the EHRC's letter to Government published today
Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) wrote to the Minister for Women and Equalities asking for government action on their draft code of practice....
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Oct
14
2025
Stonewall responds to the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights warning about trans rights in the UK
Today the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights has written to key parliamentarians about the human rights standards that must be upheld in steps implementing the Supreme Court Judgment. ...
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Sept
03
2025
Stonewall responds to Tim Allan’s return to No.10
A letter from Simon Blake to Keir Starmer about the appointment of former Sex Matters Trustee, Tim Allan, as Executive Director of Communications...
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Jul
05
2025
Stepping up, not standing by – Stonewall unveils new approach in a challenging era of LGBTQ+ rights
To mark Pride season, Stonewall has today unveiled a new strategic approach, a refreshed visual identity and a re-imagined approach to workplace inclusion....
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Dec
12
2024
Stonewall responds to the Government's decision to compensate LGBTQ+ veterans
Today, nearly 25 years since the ban was lifted, LGBTQ+ veterans whose military careers were ruined because of their sexual identity are finally receiving the justice they deserve for the appalling abuse and discrimination they faced while serving their country....
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Dec
12
2024
Stonewall responds to indefinite puberty blockers ban announced by Government
The decision to restrict access to medication through emergency legislation has already caused significant distress and uncertainty for many trans young people and their families over the last year....
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Nov
21
2024
New research shows many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel welcome in sport as Rainbow Laces kicks off
Research commissioned by Stonewall shows that too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel welcome playing or watching sport ....
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Nov
13
2024
Gay man prevented from deportation to Iran thanks to charity intervention
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) yesterday ruled that a gay man living in Switzerland should not be deported from Switzerland to Iran, thanks to intervention from charities Stonewall and African Rainbow Family....
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Oct
17
2024
New report provides vital insights into anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime
How technology and data can help tackle anti-LGBTQ+ hate in the UK...
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Jul
30
2024
Responding to the Judicial Review Decision on Puberty Blockers
In June, the former Government used emergency legislation to restrict access to medication commonly known as puberty blockers....
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