Law

Northern Ireland moves closer to a Bill of Rights

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has handed the British government its advice on the potential for a Bill of Rights for the province.

Australia's human rights body considers third gender recognition

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission has raised the possibility of the creation of an official intersex status in Australia.

New report documents rights of children in LGBT-led families

The International Lesbian and Gay Association has launched a new report on the rights of children raised in lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans families in Europe.

"Rainbow Maniac" serial killer may be targeting gay men in Sao Paulo

The murders of thirteen gay men over a period of 18 months in a suburban park in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo may be the work of a serial killer.

Vatican claims to support human rights but still opposes UN declaration on sexuality

The Director of the Vatican Press Office has claimed that the Roman Catholic Church supports the human rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people.

Analysis: What does the UN declaration on LGBT rights say?

Next week the United Nations General Assembly will meet. France on behalf of the EU is to make a declaration from the podium in support of the human rights of all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Russia, US and South Africa under pressure to sign UN decriminalisation declaration

LGBT activists in several countries have asked their governments to support a declaration on the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality to be presented at the UN next month.

UK urged to stop deporting people with HIV to uncertain treatment

The British government should review its policy of deporting people diagnosed with HIV in the UK to countries where treatment is not readily available or affordable.

Senator's gay cruising conviction appeal rejected

Judges in Minnesota yesterday rejected arguments in the appeal of former United States Senator Larry Craig against his conviction for disorderly conduct in an airport toilet.

Men sought by police in connection with homophobic chanting at Portsmouth game

Police in Portsmouth have released photos of sixteen people they want to trace in connection with racist and homophobic chanting at a football match.

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