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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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