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Stonewall responds to the decision of some sporting bodies to ban trans women from women’s sport

Responding to the decision of various sporting bodies to ban trans women from women’s sport, a Stonewall spokesperson said: "The recent decisions of sporting bodies to ban trans women from women’s sport has been made too soon, before the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling has been worked through by lawyers and politicians or before statutory guidance has been issued. It is incredibly disappointing as several of them have been long term and vocal supporters of our Rainbow Laces…

Stonewall responds to the UK dropping six places in this year's ILGA rankings

The ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map ranks the legal and policy landscape for LGBTQ+ people across Europe. The latest rankings reveal the UK has dropped to an all-time low position of 22 out of 49.Responding to this news, a Stonewall spokesperson said: "These rankings should be a wake-up call for the British government. Dropping six places on the Rainbow Map during a global rollback of LGBTQ+ rights undermines our position on the global stage. No country can afford to be on autopilot during…

Stonewall responds to the EHRC opening their consultation following the Supreme Court ruling

Responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) opening their consultation following the Supreme Court ruling, a Stonewall spokesperson said: "After weeks of confusion, we welcome the opportunity for businesses, employers, the LGBTQ+ community and politicians to submit their views to the EHRC."Any consultation must be robust, comprehensive, and transparent. However, the length of consultation falls far short of the standard 12 weeks, and we would have expected the full Code…

Six lessons in LGBTQ+ inclusion from our Workplace Conference

At our recent Workplace Conference, we heard from an inspiring group of people about the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.  While the focus of our conference was LGBTQ+ inclusion, time and again we were reminded that being deliberate about inclusion in the workplace means people can thrive - while also impacting the bottom line. Here are six important messages I took away from the day:  Inclusion really matters for business performance, as well as individual…

The roll back of LGBTQ+ rights means Pride is more important than ever

Pride is a time for us to celebrate and to remind ourselves of the courage, hope and unity that has got us here today. Although times have always been turbulent for the LGBTQ+ community, this year definitely feels different to recent years. We enter Pride season facing a roll back of LGBTQ+ rights across the world. Our hard-won rights feel more fragile. Few people would have expected the new US administration to act so quickly once in power and release a series of Executive Orders. Then…

How to respond effectively to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s public consultation

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is consulting on a new Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations. The new code will have a direct impact on LGBTQ+ people, as well as organisations and service providers.The information below is designed to help individuals and organisations submit a consultation response. You have until 11.59pm on 30 June 2025 to submit one.You can make your response as long or as short as you like, and you do not have to answer every…

Government commitment is one step closer to giving LGBTQ+ people equal protections they deserve

After years of campaigning by Stonewall and other LGBTQ+ organisations, the government have today committed in Parliament to bring penalties for anti-LGBTQ+ and disability hate crime in line with sentencing for attacks on religious and racial minorities.Stonewall worked with Rachel Taylor MP, Labour for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, to introduce the amendment - New Clause 122 to the Crime and Policing Bill. Supported by MPs from across Labour, Lib Dems and the Green Party, this important…

Stonewall welcomes new Data Law stripped of anti-privacy amendments

An attempt to invade LGBTQ+ people’s privacy has been prevented in a move welcomed by Stonewall.  The Government's flagship Data (Use and Access) Act has, today, become law after attempts to hijack the bill, as part of the ongoing campaign to target the privacy of trans people, were prevented.    The amendments, if they had been successful, would have forced trans people to declare their sex at birth in every day situations where it is not relevant, such as when…

Responding to EHRC’s consultation: A hierarchy of rights

The UK Supreme Court judgment on 16 April 2025 ruled the legal definition of a ‘woman’ for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 is based on biological sex, leaving many trans people feeling deeply worried and uncertain. Many organisations and service providers are unsure about what this means for them. Following the ruling, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) proposed changes to the ‘Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations’. This code outlines the…

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. Together, this will help us meet the challenges facing LGBTQ+ people with renewed focus and commitment.  The approach is unveiled as results of a new YouGov poll, commissioned by Stonewall, reveal two thirds (67%) of the UK public believe the country is inclusive towards LGBTQ+ people. The vast majority of those think this inclusivity…