UK: Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying tackled in new guidance for Church schools

Guidance for the Church of England's 4,700 schools published today aims to prevent pupils from having their self-worth diminished or their ability to achieve impeded by being bullied because of their perceived or actual sexual orientation or gender identity. 

Church of England: Why our guidance on combating bullying is part of our vision for education

Today we published new guidance to Church schools on tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying. We are equipping schools with support to ensure that they can create welcoming communities where human identity in all its forms is celebrated.

Australia: Same-sex marriage bill put forward by James Paterson is a 'licence to discriminate'

Senator Wong has dismissed Liberal senator James Paterson's proposed bill for same-sex marriage, which includes more protections for same-sex marriage, as a "licence to discriminate".