Tag: British
A Historic Apology: A Former RAF Airman’s Journey to Justice
Mark Shephard, a former RAF airman, received an official apology for his dismissal due to his sexuality, acknowledging the injustices faced by LGBTQ service members in the British military.
Author reveals struggle against Southeast Asian government after calling official ‘an elected dictator’ on Facebook
Elton Justice is “just an ordinary guy” from Scotland, who moved his life from London to a Southeast Asian territory for work and a new life.
Uganda to deport Brit for alleged homosexual offences
A Ugandan court has ordered the deportation of a British man facing criminal charges related to images of him having sex with another man.
Joint statement on European Court judgment against sexual orientation discrimination
In its judgment in Eweida and Others v. United Kingdom, issued on 15 January, the European Court of Human Rights affirmed that the right to act in accordance with one’s religion may be limited in order to protect others from discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Landmark Strasbourg ruling: Religious beliefs are no reason to oppose rights of same-sex couples
Today the European Court of Human Rights ruled that religious beliefs may not justify opposing the rights of same-sex couples. British laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation were upheld.
Halifax exhibition looks at gay subculture at sea in 50s and 60s
For those who can’t interpret nautical signal flags spelling out the message “Hello Sailor,” the museum has helpfully hung a rainbow flag as well.