The Human Dignity Trust was established in November 2011 to legally challenge laws which criminalise homosexuality wherever those laws exist in the world.
On 17 June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a Resolution expressing grave concern about acts of violence and discrimination against individuals because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
‘Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality: Moving Forward’ was published in March 2011.
On 18 January 2011, a gay couple won their discrimination claim against the owners of a hotel in a case which was funded and led by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
On 31 March 2010, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted a recommendation on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Legislation on incitement to hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation was passed in May 2008.
The Civil Partnership Act came into force on 5 December 2005 and the first ceremonies took place on 21st December.
