The Equality Act 2010 – Homophobia at Work, are some workplaces more Equal than Others?
The Equality Act 2010 – Homophobia at Work, are some workplaces more Equal than Others? It is a testament to the changing face of a society that Phillip Schofield’s revelation on Instagram that he is gay, has been universally met with support and understanding. That is not say that homophobia has disappeared, far from it, […]
Avoid a Challenge to your Will by Family Members by making sure your Will is very well drafted
Avoid a Challenge to your Will by Family Members by making sure your Will is very well drafted Many gay people face hostility from inside their families, even today, which can step up a level when a gay partner is introduced. Sometimes the situation improves with the passage of time and a degree of acceptance […]
When Discrimination Clashes
When Discrimination Clashes The LGBT+ community has made great progress in recent years in its movement towards equality, acceptance and inclusivity. Complete equality does, however, remain elusive. It is unsettling that the transgender community receives more scorn from the lesbian, gay and bisexual community than from their straight counterparts. It is, perhaps, time for reflection. […]
All Businesses should make sure their Staff is trained on Employment Law
All Businesses should make sure their Staff is trained on Employment Law The case reported in the press regarding the sex discrimination of an acting manager of a fish and chip shop in Nottingham demonstrates that all business owners must make absolutely sure that their management staff are familiar with current employment law and do […]
Northen Ireland finally has Same-sex Marriage Law
Northen Ireland finally has Same-sex Marriage Law Four years after the rest of the UK and the Republic of Ireland legalised same-sex marriage, Northern Ireland has now passed a law to permit same-sex marriage from midnight yesterday despite the strenuous efforts of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) who have campaigned relentlessly against the new law. […]
Gareth Thomas
Gareth Thomas The news that Gareth Thomas has publicly announced his HIV status to thwart attempted blackmail by unnamed individuals in the press is extremely brave. Gay Lawyers applauds Gareth Thomas for his admirable stance and reiterates that nobody should have to live in fear of their personal life being exposed by others. It is a […]
The Rising Tide of Homophobic Crime
The Rising Tide of Homophobic Crime The unwelcome statistics on homophobic crimes which have been widely reported in the press show a significant rise in LGBT hate crimes with such crimes doubling between 2013-14 and 2017-18 with a continuing trend towards crimes of violence from common assault to the more serious grievous bodily harm. This […]
The US Supreme Court must rule on the “Gay flowers” Case.
The US Supreme Court must rule on the “Gay flowers” Case. Another gay discrimination legal case regarding the provision of services extended to customers has been ruled on in Washington following the gay discrimination case in respect of Masterpiece cake shop. The Supreme Court in Washington ruled in the case where a gay man, Robert […]
Will everyone in your Family be happy with your Will when you die?
Will everyone in your Family be happy with your Will when you die? Whilst it may be something that you may find regrettable it has to be faced that many gay couples face a hostile attitude from within their own families and when a gay partner is introduced things are often worse. Over time a […]
Brunei goes ahead with the Sharia Penal Code introducing the Death Penalty by Stoning for Same-sex Acts
Brunei goes ahead with the Sharia Penal Code introducing the Death Penalty by Stoning for Same-sex Acts The alarming news from Brunei relating to the implementation of strict sharia law and its intention to re-introduce “medieval” punishments is a considerable step back to harsh uncivilised times. The new penal code includes death by stoning or […]
