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| Region | Northern Ireland |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | No censorship |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Description | In Northern Ireland, there were no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics until 2026. The infamous section 28 of the 1988 Local Government Act did not extend to Northern Ireland. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/9/section/28 |
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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding the end date.
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| End Date | (none) | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Description | In Northern Ireland, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. The infamous section 28 of the 1988 Local Government Act did not extend to Northern Ireland. | In Northern Ireland, there were no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics until 2026. The infamous section 28 of the 1988 Local Government Act did not extend to Northern Ireland. |
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edited by jadeywadey. just added a period
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| Description | In Northern Ireland, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. The infamous section 28 of the 1988 Local Government Act did not extend to Northern Ireland | In Northern Ireland, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. The infamous section 28 of the 1988 Local Government Act did not extend to Northern Ireland. |
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| Description | In Northern Ireland, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | In Northern Ireland, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. The infamous section 28 of the 1988 Local Government Act did not extend to Northern Ireland |
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| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/9/section/28 | |