PRIDE '23 TIMELINE
As part of our PRIDE 2023 celebrations, we've mapped the significant milestones that showcase the ongoing evolution of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK and what we can achieve when we come together in support of LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance.
We are beyond proud to showcase this progress on our website. And guess what? We're not confining it to just PRIDE month. Oh no, we're keeping the party going all year round, showing our commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ rights every single day.
Happy PRIDE, Everyone!
1967
Sexual Offences Act
This act partially decriminalised homosexuality in England and Wales, specifically in cases involving two consenting adults aged 21 or over in private.
1972
First UK Pride event
The inaugural UK Pride march took place in London, serving as a milestone in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and promoting visibility and acceptance.
1985
European Court of Human Rights
The case of Dudgeon v. the United Kingdom ruled that discrimination based on sexual orientation was a violation of the European Convention on Human
Rights, setting a precedent for employment rights.​
1999
Employment Equality Regulations
These regulations prohibited employment discrimination based on sexual orientation in the UK, providing legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace.
2000
2002
The Age of Consent Equalization
The age of consent for homosexual acts was equalised with heterosexual acts in England, Scotland, and Wales, lowering it from 18 to 16.
Adoption and Children Act
This act allowed same-sex couples in the UK to adopt children jointly, granting them equal rights and recognition as parents.
2003
2004
Employment Equality Regulations
These regulations were updated to explicitly protect individuals from discrimination in recruitment, employment terms, and conditions based on their sexual orientation.
Civil Partnership Act
This act introduced civil partnerships in the UK, giving same-sex couples legal recognition and rights similar to marriage, including employment-related benefits such as pension rights.
2010
Equality Act
The Equality Act brought together various anti-discrimination laws, including protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender reassignment, providing broader legal safeguards for LGBTQ+ individuals in employment.
2013
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act
Same-sex marriage became legal in England and Wales, allowing LGBTQ+ couples to marry and have their unions recognised by law, with associated employment benefits.
2018
2020
Gender Recognition Act Review
The UK government announced plans to review the Gender Recognition Act to simplify the process of legal gender recognition for transgender individuals, aiming to improve their rights and employment protections.
Employment Tribunal (gender identity)
In the case of Taylor v. Jaguar Land Rover, the UK Employment Tribunal ruled that gender identity falls under the protected characteristic of "sex" in the Equality Act, providing legal recognition and protections for transgender individuals in the workplace.
2021
Conversion Therapy Ban
The UK government announced plans to ban conversion therapy, a harmful practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, signalling further steps towards safeguarding LGBTQ+ individuals' rights.
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