LGBT+ People: Human Rights
The question
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the UK's declining ranking since 2015 on the the ILGA Europe Rainbow Map.
Answered by Olivia Bailey
The UK is a proud champion of LGBT+ rights, both at home and globally, underpinned by our strong legislative framework. We are actively working to advance these rights. Recently we have strengthened protections against anti-LGBT hate crime and we have published our draft Bill to implement a fully trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices for pre-legislative scrutiny. These are areas where ILGA have identified that the UK can improve, and these recent developments should have a positive impact on the UK’s ranking in 2027 and beyond.
Internationally, the UK has recently committed £21 million in global LGBT+ rights funding. This significant investment is specifically targeted at the most urgent global environments where LGBT+ individuals face the greatest risks of violence, exclusion, and inadequate legal protection.
Looking ahead, the UK will host the 14th European IDAHOT+ in 2027. This event will provide an opportunity for the UK Government to collaborate with governments from across Europe, academics, and experts on LGBT+ rights, clearly demonstrating our steadfast commitment to upholding and protecting the rights of all.
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