Rights & Law Federal Court raises damages after Giggle v Tickle appeal fails
Federal Court confirms unlawful exclusion of a transgender woman from a women-only app and finds instances of direct discrimination
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Rights & Law Commission opts for recommendation rather than EU-wide ban on conversion therapy
The European Commission declined to table EU legislation after a one million signature petition, opting to push for a non-binding recommendation and…
Rights & Law Hampstead Heath to keep trans-inclusive access and invest in pond facilities
A large consultation supported keeping the ponds trans-inclusive, councillors have backed recommendations to retain current access and fund improvements ahead of a…
Rights & Law Spain named Europe’s leading country for LGBTQIA+ rights in ILGA-Europe ranking
Spain has overtaken Malta to top ILGA-Europe’s 2026 Rainbow Map, reflecting major legal reforms even as violence and polarisation remain urgent concerns
Rights & Law Spain becomes highest-ranked country for LGBTQ+ rights in Europe
Spain now leads ILGA-Europe's Rainbow Map after a wave of reforms, yet experts warn that legal progress does not erase growing threats…
Rights & Law Upper House orders release of the Sackar Review into hate speech protections
A parliamentary showdown has put pressure on the Minns Government to make the Sackar Review public, raising questions about transparency, cabinet confidentiality…
Rights & Law White House counterterrorism memo lists pro-transgender groups among domestic ideologies to monitor
A new directive places pro-transgender advocacy within the scope of federal security monitoring, prompting civil liberties and public safety debate
Rights & Law Ohio HB 838: proposal to limit Medicaid and municipal trans benefits
A newly introduced Ohio bill would curtail Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care and reduce local governments' ability to offer inclusive insurance to…
Rights & Law Narrowed NSW sentencing rules remove good character for sexual offences
A campaign led by victim-survivors and a Sentencing Council review prompted the NSW Parliament to restrict consideration of good character to non-sexual…
Rights & Law Allan Marrero freed after 150 days in ICE custody following green card interview
after 150 days in ICE custody, Allan Marrero returned to New York to be with his husband, highlighting concerns about removal orders,…
Rights & Law Why the Greens did not fully support a motion condemning Mark Latham
Alex Greenwich has publicly challenged the Greens after a Legislative Council vote related to NCAT findings about Mark Latham, raising questions about…
Rights & Law How young queer Iraqis survive after new legal crackdowns
In Baghdad, young members of the LGBT community use coded language, encrypted apps and discreet meeting places to preserve friendships and love…
Rights & Law Parliament pushes for an EU ban on conversion therapy after mass petition
European Parliament voted on 29 April to press the European Commission for an EU-wide ban on conversion therapy after a large citizens'…
Rights & Law Scott Alan White stays in custody to join a reintegration program
Former convict Scott Alan White has withdrawn his parole application and opted to remain in custody to take part in a reintegration…
Rights & Law Federal injunction requires Oregon to presume housing by gender identity for trans women
A federal magistrate has imposed a preliminary injunction directing the Oregon Department of Corrections to presume placement by gender identity for transgender…
Rights & Law NSW tribunal orders Mark Latham to pay Alex Greenwich $100,000 for unlawful vilification
Alex Greenwich succeeded in a tribunal case that found Mark Latham’s social and media comments to be unlawful homosexual vilification and sexual…
Rights & Law Stephen Fry files personal injury claim against CogX and Blonstein
High-profile presenter Stephen Fry has launched a High Court claim after a stage fall at CogX, alleging negligence and seeking up to…
Rights & Law High Court overturns £585,000 Office for Students fine against University of Sussex
A judicial review quashed a record Office for Students penalty after the court concluded the regulator's process was procedurally flawed
Rights & Law Why the European Commission must outlaw conversion therapy across the EU
A petition supported by over 1.2 million people asks the European Commission to act now to outlaw conversion therapy and protect LGBTI+…
Rights & Law JayCee Cooper settlement brings Minnesota powerlifting discrimination case to close
A landmark settlement resolves years of litigation over transgender athlete participation in Minnesota powerlifting
Rights & Law Controversy over Faches-Thumesnil Pride’s cancellation and the legal limits on local authority
A Pride event in Faches-Thumesnil proceeded following a dispute over its cancellation by the new right-wing mayor and questions about who can…
Rights & Law Right-wing extremism targets LGBTQIA+ people in New South Wales, inquiry finds
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry found that right-wing extremism is an expanding threat that deliberately targets LGBTQIA+ people alongside other minorities
Rights & Law Florida limits municipal backing of Pride and DEI with SB 1134
Florida law SB 1134 prevents local authorities from funding or promoting Pride celebrations and diversity programs while enabling civil suits against officials…
Rights & Law Legal challenge targets Parkrun and other sports organisations over gender self-identification rules
A formal legal warning sent on 23 April 2026 argues that allowing competitors to self-identify gender risks breaching the Equality Act and…
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GLAAD criticizes FCC inquiry into trans representation in children’s TV
Glaad says the FCC’s inquiry into the TV ratings system is government overreach that could restrict transgender representation and hurt LGBTQ Americans