Law

Law
Sep 21 2023

What happened in Scotland’s gender recognition reform law court battle with UK government

Law
Sep 19 2023

Gender reform law: Scottish and UK governments battle in court over Section 35 block

Family of two dads and one child, to illustrate a story about foster care

Europe
Sep 15 2023

Jersey to improve legal rights for same-sex parents: ‘Recognising families as equal’

Elon Musk is seen wearing a white shirt and dark suit jacket. The X owner has hit out after several groups and LGBTQ+ activists have warned of rising levels of hate speech on the platform

US
Sep 09 2023

Elon Musk’s X sues California over law meant to tackle hate speech on social media

Texas drag queen Brigitte Bandit, who brought a legal case against the state's drag ban legislation, wears a pink wig and pink outfit as she reads from a book

Activism
Sep 09 2023

Texas drag ban: ‘I never dreamed I’d be in court fighting for the right to wear make-up and a wig’

Revellers take part in a Pride parade in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2019 - a large sign written in balloons reads "Sofia Pride"

Europe
Sep 08 2023

Bulgaria ordered to recognise same-sex partnerships in historic ruling

An unnamed same-sex couple holding hands.

Crime
Sep 07 2023

Suspected hate attack on Dublin lesbian couple ‘shocking’, says judge

A picture of two trans flags waving in an open area.

US
Sep 07 2023

California courts may soon weigh parents’ gender acceptance in child custody cases

Artemis Langford

US
Sep 06 2023

Trans sorority member thanks ‘supportive sisters’ after legal challenge for removal failed

Police arrest at least 67 suspects over same-sex wedding ceremony.

Africa
Sep 05 2023

More than 60 people remanded in jail for attending alleged gay wedding in Nigeria

Two LGBTQ+ activists hold up a rainbow Pride flag during a protest in Hong Kong on queer rights, including recognition of same-sex partnerships and marriage equality

Asia
Sep 05 2023

Hong Kong government ordered to recognise same-sex partnerships

Queer paediatric cardiologist flees Louisiana due to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, "I'm sad to leave but I don't have a choice"

US
Sep 03 2023

Gay doctor flees Louisiana due to anti-LGBTQ+ laws: ‘I don’t have a choice’

Suella Braverman, smiling as she walks down a walkway.

Politics
Sep 02 2023

Suella Braverman orders review to stop police ‘fraternising’ with LGBTQ+ people at Pride

More Proud Boys have been sentenced over the US Capitol riots in 2021.

Crime
Sep 02 2023

Proud Boys leader Ethan Nordean sentenced to 18 years for role in Capitol riot

Trans activist Sarah Jane Baker, wearing a red cap and pink and blue scarf, holds a dog on her shoulder and raises her fist in solidarity with trans rights.

UK
Aug 31 2023

Sarah Jane Baker supporters blame ‘political game-playing’ for arrest as trial begins

Pro-trans activists hold up a 'Trans Rights Now' placard.

News
Aug 31 2023

Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is officially in effect

LGBTQ+ activists in India waving LGBTQ+ flags.

Asia
Aug 29 2023

Trans women arrested and ‘forced to confess’ in India

A person holds up a trans flag.

US
Aug 29 2023

Sorority lawsuit to bar trans woman dismissed: ‘The court will not define “woman” today’

Makyyla Holland has won a settlement and policy reform after she was faced violence and abuse in the Broome County Jail.

Trans
Aug 27 2023

Trans woman triggers policy reform after discrimination and abuse in jail

A Texas judge has granted a temporary injunction against the state's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.

News
Aug 26 2023

Texas judge rules against gender-affirming care ban for trans youth

Justice minister, Marco Buschmann, smiling. Germany's Federal Cabinet has approved plans to make it easier for trans and non-binary people to change their name and gender.

Europe
Aug 24 2023

Germany approves self-ID to make transitioning easier for trans people after year in legal limbo

Crowds celebrate during a Brazil Pride march under a giant LGBTQ+ flag.

Law
Aug 24 2023

Homophobic slurs now punishable with prison sentences in Brazil, High Court rules

Homophobic protestors in Iraq burn pictures of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag.

Law
Aug 23 2023

Same-sex couples could be executed under Iraq’s ‘appalling’ anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Emmett Brock was thrown to the ground during a traffic stop.

US
Aug 18 2023

Trans man assaulted by police officer in car park to sue LA County for $10,000

Canada's travel advisory has been updated to warn LGBTQ+ travellers about the US.

US
Aug 17 2023

Eight in 10 LGBTQ+ Americans fear for safety as bigotry sweeps nation, study finds

A police officer wearing a vest stood by a police car.

US
Aug 12 2023

Lesbian officer awarded $2.6 million after decades of discrimination

Rishi Sunak pictured outdoors wearing a suit and tie at an event.

UK
Aug 11 2023

Asylum seeker explains why ‘inhumane’ rhetoric is so hurtful: ‘See the person behind the story’

Protestors march through a street with pro-LGBTQ+ flags.

UK
Aug 10 2023

LGBTQ+ Scots ‘don’t realise their rights are being breached’ – but Human Rights Bill could help

Homophobic protestors in Iraq burn two Pride flags with X's drawn on them

Asia
Aug 10 2023

Iraq to ban the words ‘homosexual’ and ‘gender’

A man holds a megaphone while people behind him hold up anti-LGBTQ+ Patriotic Alternative signs.

UK
Aug 08 2023

Tate Britain anti-drag protester convicted of public order offence over paedophile rant

A person holds up a trans flag, both of which are bathed in an orange glow.

US
Aug 08 2023

Judge shuts down parents’ attempt to ban trans students from Ohio school bathrooms

A protestor holds up a card reading "protect trans youth"

US
Aug 04 2023

Federal appeals court upholds ruling on bathroom access for Indiana trans students

Ron DeSantis, wearing a blue suit and red tie, speaks with his mouth open.

US
Aug 02 2023

Ron DeSantis scraps all diversity and inclusion programmes from Disney World in Florida

A person holds up a sign reading "trans rights are human rights" in a crowd of activists.

Law
Aug 01 2023

Court of Appeal dismisses legal challenge to years of NHS waits faced by trans people

Montana governor Greg Gianforte wearing a jacket in a bar.

US
Jul 29 2023

Judge temporarily blocks Montana’s vaguely worded anti-drag bill

Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor, smiles as she speaks into two microphones.

US
Jul 27 2023

Michigan governor signs conversion therapy ban into law: ‘A champion for LGBTQ+ equality’

Josh and George

Exclusive
Jul 27 2023

Gay man hits back at ‘disgusting’ decorator who refused work due to Christian beliefs

Annaliese Dodds

Politics
Jul 24 2023

Labour scraps trans self-ID promise in fiercely criticised Gender Recognition Act ‘reform’ plans

side by side pictures of Florida governor Ron DeSantis speaking at a podium with a picture of trans TikToker Dylan Mulvaney drinking from a can of Bud Light

Politics
Jul 23 2023

Ron DeSantis threatens lawsuit over Bud Light and Dylan Mulvaney collab

Person holding up 'Protect Trans Youth' sign

Trans
Jul 22 2023

Judge blocks ‘hateful’ Arizona ban on trans girls playing sports