Gay Rights

Right-wing politician has proposed an amendment to the country’s laws

Study finds first increase in disapproval of same-sex relationships since 1983

Administration aims to target dozens of countries where homosexuality is prohibited, but critics say it has its sights set on Iran

David Matheson was a leading exponent of widely maligned and discredited courses

Chief Superintendent Dolapo Badmos posted Instagram message citing 2014 law banning homosexuality activity

Jamel Myles, of Denver, Colorado, is found dead at his home after telling his classmates he was gay

Theresa May promises ‘real and lasting change’ in response to nationwide survey

US champion says Australian legend’s anti-gay comments ‘went deep in my heart and soul’

PM Justin Trudeau cries as he apologises for historical mistreatment

TV reporter turned activist was a tireless campaigner for gay rights and pillar of British lesbian community

Healthcare professionals may refuse to enact new plan for staff to ask patients whether they are gay

Controversial new study deduces the sexuality of people on a dating site with up to 91% accuracy

From death by hanging to the era of marriage equality

The US President cited medical costs - but trans healthcare represents just 0.001 per cent of the military budget

An announcement could be made at the start of the season, proposes Greg Clarke, after talks with gay sportspeople

Government minister threatens to mobilise 'ordinary citizens to defend Ugandan morals'

Actor says the EU has promoted gay equality, but there is still work to be done in many countries

Anger after boxing champion spoke out against same-sex marriage during television show

Proposed law would mean same-sex couples face two weeks in jail for holding hands

It would be 'very strange' if there were no gay footballers, says Richard Scudamore, and fans would welcome them if they came out

Tech giant could also be hit with £10,000 fine if found guilty of 'promoting non-traditional relationships'

Plan to loosen ties between opposing churches more like 'moving into separate bedrooms' than divorcing

Sir Elton, who has long campaigned for gay rights, led to believe he was talking with Russian leader

The newly elected Liberal Democrat leader said his personal Twitter account had been hacked

Critics argue that safe space policies at British universities have become a direct threat to freedom of speech

Charity claims proposal is about 'saving lives' but critics say it is a move in the wrong direction

Refugees will longer be subjected to 'shockingly degrading tests' and questions in order to prove their sexuality

CEO Tim Cook says not everyone is lucky enough to work at a company where being gay is not an issue

Social media strategist lost job in Utah because school 'didn't want to be linked with homosexuality'

New study finds that gay men shared genetic signatures on part of the X chromosome - Xq28

Russian embassy objects to Channel 4 documentary exposing gangs who hunt and torture gay people

But Hong Kong billionaire Cecil Chao still refuses to welcome his daughter's partner into the family

Anatoly Pakhomov says gays welcome in his city, as long as they don't 'impose their habits' on locals

Hong Kong property magnate Cecil Chao insists his daughter, Gigi, just hasn't met the right man yet