1. A Ban on Conversion Therapy

Despite Theresa May committing to banning conversion therapy back in 2018, the practice remains legal in the UK and was recently omitted from the King's Speech in 2023, leaving the LGBTQ+ community vulnerable and frustrated. The recent commitment to a comprehensive ban, including protection for transgender individuals, offers a glimmer of hope. However, swift action is needed to translate promises into legislation and finally outlaw this abhorrent practice.

2. An end to Hate Crime

In the period from June 2022 to May 2023, 311 people across Greater Manchester were subjected to hate crime because of their gender identity. That’s a 115% increase from the same period 3 years ago. Our ‘I Choose Kindness’ campaign is dedicated to promoting an inclusive and safe environment for the LGBTQ+ community—raising awareness of hate crime, providing resources for its victims and allies, and promoting a culture of kindness and respect throughout the celebration of LGBTQ+ expression and culture.

3. A Trans advisory panel for the UK Government

Transphobia is on the rise in the UK, with guidance from both our national government and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) putting trans and non-binary rights and freedoms at significant risk. To help fight for trans liberation, we want our supporters to take action by writing to your MP asking for the implementation of a ‘NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US’ independent panel of trans and non-binary people to consult on all EHRC and government guidance, policies and legislation. Let’s make our voices heard as we work together to Stop the Hate! 

4. Protection for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

As part of a September 2023 keynote speech, the Home Secretary said that there are too many LGBTQ+ people who are claiming asylum for fear of 'discrimination' rather than fear of persecution. The percentage of people claiming asylum on a sexual orientation or gender identity basis has risen by 89% percent between 2021 and 2022, but still only makes up 2% of all asylum claims. As of 2023 there are 64 countries that have laws that criminalise homosexuality. Earlier in 2023, for example, Uganda criminalised homosexuality, sentencing includes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”.

5. Safety for Trans and Non-binary young people

In December 2023, just as the trial for the tragic murder of Brianna Ghey was coming to an end, the UK Government released guidance, allegedly aimed at nurturing a conducive learning environment, seems to fall drastically short of providing the inclusive and supportive space that every young person deserves. The guidance unfairly targets trans and non-binary young people by encouraging teachers to out them to their parents, and does not recognise the importance of correct pronouns and names. At the core of this dissent lies the fundamental belief that all young people should have the right to an accepting and supportive school environment—a place where they can freely embrace and express their authentic selves without fear or discrimination. We encourage our communities to write to their MP to ask them to speak out against the proposed guidance.