World of Politics

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US: Why the Supreme Court Opening Could Affect Gay Marriage as Well as Abortion

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The possibility of a right-wing Supreme Court Justice has LGBT campaigners rightly nervous. Trump’s appointment will also coincide with key LGBT equality cases hitting the courts.

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UK: Government’s ‘inadequate’ LGBT action plan under fire from Labour’s Dawn Butler and campaigners

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“The £4.5 million budget is derisory and insulting. It coincides with cuts in funding for sexual health clinics, which make it hard to get testing and treatment appointments. This is contributing to a rise in infections among gay – and straight – people."

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UK: Here's What The Government Says It Will Do To Improve LGBT People's Lives

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"The £4.5 million budget is derisory and insulting," said Peter Tatchell as the government unveiled its promises to LGBT people.

Europe: Persecution of LGBTI people in the Chechen Republic (Russian Federation)

The very existence of LGBTI people in the Chechen Republic has been denied by Chechen and Russian public officials. To date, no substantive investigation has been conducted. More than 114 LGBTI people and members of their families have fled the Chechen Republic.