As part of LGBTQ+ History Month, we at SUSU would like to celebrate and help educate both members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies by learning the meanings and history behind the different Pride flags.

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The Gilbert Baker Pride Flag

This was the flag that started it all! Created in 1977 by Gilbert Baker, Baker and Harvey Milk were tasked to create a flag for the queer community, which led to the creation of a rainbow flag with eight different colours. Inspired by the classic song “Over the Rainbow” from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, each … Read the rest

In the UK, there is a long history of legislation that protects the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and seeks to promote equality.

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Here are some key pieces of legislation that relate to LGBTQ+ issues in the UK:

• The Equality Act 2010: This Act provides protection from discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected characteristics. It applies to various areas of life, including employment, education, and the provision of goods, facilities, and services.
• The Gender Recognition Act 2004: This Act allows trans individuals to apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC), which allows them to