Legal Resources & Rights

Understanding and protecting your legal rights as an LGBTQ+ individual

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If you're facing immediate legal issues or discrimination:

  • Emergency Legal Hotline: 0800 999 999
  • Report Hate Crime: Call 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
  • Contact our 24/7 support team for guidance

Understanding Discrimination Protection

The Equality Act 2010 provides legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender reassignment. This means it's unlawful to discriminate against someone because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or any other LGBTQ+ identity.

Protected Areas

  • Employment and workplace conditions
  • Education and training
  • Provision of goods and services
  • Housing and accommodation
  • Healthcare services

Your Rights at Work

Every employee has the right to a safe and inclusive workplace. Employers have a legal duty to prevent discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Key Workplace Protections

  • Protection against harassment and bullying
  • Equal opportunities for promotion and training
  • Fair recruitment processes
  • Equal access to benefits and facilities
  • Right to take action against discrimination

Healthcare Rights

Everyone has the right to access healthcare services without discrimination. Healthcare providers must provide appropriate care regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Your Healthcare Rights Include:

  • Access to gender-affirming healthcare
  • Confidentiality and privacy protection
  • Right to choose your GP
  • Equal treatment in mental health services
  • Protection against discrimination in healthcare settings

Family & Relationship Rights

LGBTQ+ individuals have equal rights in marriage, civil partnerships, adoption, and family planning.

Marriage & Civil Partnerships

  • Right to marry or form civil partnerships
  • Equal pension and inheritance rights
  • Next-of-kin rights

Parenting Rights

  • Adoption and fostering rights
  • Fertility treatment access
  • Parental responsibility

Reporting Hate Crimes

Hate crimes and incidents targeting LGBTQ+ individuals are taken seriously by law enforcement. It's important to report these incidents to help prevent future occurrences and ensure appropriate action is taken.

How to Report

  1. Emergency situations: Call 999
  2. Non-emergency: Call 101
  3. Online reporting through True Vision website
  4. Report to local LGBTQ+ support organizations

Finding Legal Support

Free Legal Advice

  • Law Centres Network
  • Citizens Advice Bureau
  • LGBTQ+ Legal Clinics

Support Organizations

  • Stonewall Legal Support
  • Pink Law
  • LGBTQ+ Law Society

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Our team can connect you with LGBTQ+ friendly legal professionals and support services

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