Equal Marriage: The Consultation

On 15 March, 2012, in LGBT Equality, Politics, by Chris Dreyfus

I have previously shared my thoughts supporting the introduction of same-sex marriage and various comments by religious leaders in the last week have, rather than change my mind, re-affirmed my belief in equality and non-discrimination.

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There has for a long time been this perception that homophobia just isn’t as big a deal as racism or religious hatred. In fact, this position is reinforced by the inequality in legislation protecting against such behaviour with racially and religiously aggravated offences attracting higher sentences.

There is no such legal aggravation for offences motivated by homophobia or transphobia.

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Stonewall Workplace Equality Index

On 13 January, 2011, in LGBT Equality, by Chris Dreyfus

I am most delighted that British Transport Police has been ranked 35th in the 2011 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index. A rise of 4 places on last year’s ranking. An excellent achievement, especially given the extra 100 or so organisations entering the survey.

Well done team!

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