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Do more to support gay rights and tackle rising homophobia

Submitted on Friday 29th July 2011

Published on Monday 8th August 2011

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 8th August 2012

Signatures: 115

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Crime ~ Gay ~ Media ~ Schools

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Do more to support gay rights and tackle rising homophobia

Additional Information

The recent media reports of posters declaring "gay free zones" in East London and the rise in homophobic crime in London (widely reported) is deeply concerning. This is coupled with the Equality and Human Rights Commission's recent statement that it would "intervene" in two cases involving the refusal of services to gay people.

The Government should endeavour to:

1) Investigate and tackle the rising homophobia in London and other parts of the country as an absolute priority.

2) Crack down on published material and hate speech that incites hatred against gay people.

3) Balance the rights of theists with the rights of gay people and ensure that religious rights are not allowed to overtake gay rights, such as in the provision of services.

4) Tackle homophobic bullying in schools.

5) Take more diplomatic action against nations which have poor gay rights or maintain capital punishment for homosexuality...

and so on.


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