Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
This is the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) page of youthzone. On this page you can find some brief information about LGBT history, laws, famous LGBT people and homophobia. If you want to access further information or need support or advice there are a wide range of services and organisations of which we have tried to include as many as possible on the contacts, services and support pages. To go to these pages please follow the link below.
 Follow this link for contact details for LGBT services, support and social groups in Nottinghamshire.
There are a number of famous lesbian, gay. bisexual and transsexual people throughout history who have contributed to our society below are just a few...
Will Young - Singer
Dusty Springfield - Singer
Marlene Dietrich - Performer/actress
Sir Ian McKellan - Oscar nominated actor
Johnny Mathis - Singer
Justin Fashanu - Footballer
James I - King of England
Oscar Wilde - Irish author/playwright
Virginia Woolf - English author
Tchaikovsky - Russian composer
Elton John - singer/songwriter
Billie Jean King - US tennis star
Janis Joplin - US singer
Alexander the Great - King of Macedonia
John Amaechi - British Basketball Player
Clare Balding - Radio and TV presenter for BBC sports
Michael Barrymore - Comedian / TV host
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Section 28
Section 28 prohibited local authorities in England and Wales from "promoting" homosexuality, while also labeling gay family relationships as" pretend" this did little more than cause confusion and harm. Teachers were unsure what they could and could not say and local authorities were unclear as to what legitimate services they could provide for lesbian gay and bisexual members of their community. (Stonewall 2004) - Section 28 was removed in September 2003, and no longer applies, therefore schools and local authority services should be inclusive of all sexualities.
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Employment Equality (sexual orientation) Regulation
From the 1st of December 2003 lesbian, gay and bisexual workers are legally protected from direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation because of their sexual orientation.
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Civil Partnership Act 2004
This provides legal recognition for same sex couples. The Act creates a new legal relationship of civil partnership, which two people of the same-sex can form by signing a recognition document. Important rights and responsibilities will flow from forming a civil partnership, helping same-sex couples to organise their lives together.
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Age of Consent
The age of consent is the age when the law says you can agree to have sex. Age of consent laws are there to stop young people from being exploited by adults. If you are under the age of consent and you choose to have sex with someone who is over the age of consent, then they can be charged with the crime of 'statutory rape'.
What the age of consent is depends on where you live - there are different age limits in different places, and in some places the age of consent is different for boys and for girls. Some places have different age of consent limits for gay men and lesbians, and in other places this sort of relationship is against the law.
The age of consent in the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man, Jersey) for male/female sex, male/male sex and female/female sex is 16.
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LGBT History Time Line
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Date |
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Event |
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1863 |
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Britain removes death penalty for buggery |
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1885 |
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Britain makes all "homosexual acts" illegal |
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1967 |
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Male homosexuality legalised |
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1988 |
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Section 28 becomes law |
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1994 |
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Age of consent for gay men reduced to 18 |
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2000 |
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Ban on lesbians and gays serving in the forces is lifted
and the aged of consent for gay men becomes 16 |
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Sometimes people who object to gay people are called homophobic. Homophobia is a fear of and/or hostility towards gay people or homosexuality. Homophobia is often expressed visibly, audibly and sometimes violently.
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