May 24, 2018 · The origins of Section 28 are rooted in the late 1980s amid a complex environment of both an increased drive to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in some parts of society and, conversely, the rising anti-gay rhetoric among other areas.

Feb 22, 2023 · Section 28 spurred LGBTQ+ community into action. But there were some positives during this period. It is one of history’s great ironies that Section 28 galvanised the disparate sections of the British LGBTQ+ community into more direct and concerted action.

On the anniversary of Section 28, what’s changed for LGBT+ people? Uncomfortable with kids learning about LGBT people? That's homophobia. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The...

Nov 18, 2022 · The effects of Section 28 soon became apparent, with some schools and councils shutting down LGBTQ+ youth support groups – and many teachers too afraid to teach about same-sex relationships.

Section 28 refers to a part of the Local Government Act 1988, ... "The Section 28 Battle". BBC News. 24 July 2000; Royal Assent of the Local Government 1988 This page was last edited on 11 February 2025, at 22:08 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...

Nov 1, 2019 · • Section 28 of the Local Government Act was enacted in May 1988. • It was brought in to "prohibit the promotion of homosexuality by local authorities" • That's local councils - the...

Nov 18, 2023 · Section 28 was repealed under Tony Blair 20 years ago, but its legacy still lives on in the school experiences of queer children. The display of LBGTQ+ scientists that was removed for open day Olive Watt with permission for Varsity.

May 25, 2018 · Today marks 30 years since Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government introduced its highly controversial Section 28 legislation. The clause, part of the Local Government Act 1988, banned the...

Feb 8, 2021 · Section 28 essentially stated that the teaching of anything LGBT was now prohibited in schools. Furthermore, LGBT clubs and groups disbanded across the country and all LGBT literature was removed from shelves in libraries and book shops.

May 17, 2018 · As the BBC news began at 6pm, the four women invaded the studio, calling out: “Stop Section 28.” The programme continued with Sue Lawley reading the headlines as the disturbance was heard off-screen.