International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Tabled 16 May 2025 by Christine Jardine
That this House recognises 17 May as the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia; further recognises the concern and fear that many LGBTQ+ people have felt in recent years, particularly in the trans community, despite the progress made in securing rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people in law; notes with deep concern that two-thirds of LGBTQ+ people report that they have experienced anti-LGBTQ+ violence or abuse, and the number of hate crimes recorded against trans people have more than doubled in the last five years; urges the Government to implement a clear plan to tackle anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime, including ensuring that hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people are counted as aggravated offences; and calls on the Government to tackle discrimination against LGBTQ+ in housing, employment, education; and to stand up for LGBTQ+ rights across the world.
Signatories (37)
- Christine Jardine Sponsor
- Lisa Smart
- Tom Gordon
- Vikki Slade
- Ellie Chowns
- Pippa Heylings
- Helen Maguire
- David Chadwick
- Sarah Dyke
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Tom Morrison
- Adam Dance
- Wera Hobhouse
- Neil Duncan-Jordan
- Alex Brewer
- Helen Morgan
- Claire Young
- Richard Burgon
- Brian Leishman
- Liz Jarvis
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Clive Jones
- Ian Sollom
- Luke Taylor
- Ben Lake
- Llinos Medi
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Steve Darling
- Ann Davies
- Carla Denyer
- Dr Al Pinkerton
- John McDonnell
- Rachael Maskell
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Apsana Begum
- Siân Berry