Current Version
| Region | England |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT Issues |
| Status | Other punishment |
| Start Date | May 24, 1988 |
| End Date | Nov 17, 2003 |
| Description | Section 28 was put in place during Margaret Thatcher’s government and prohibited the “promotion of homosexuality” by local authorities. This harmed LGBT+ support groups and prevented schools from discussing LGBT+ matters, impacts which have been felt for years after the law was repealed. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/9/section/28/enacted https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/18-november-2003-section-28-bites-dust |
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Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | (REMOVED) | Other punishment |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | Other punishment |
| End Date | Nov 18, 2003 | Nov 17, 2003 |
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | May 24, 1988 |
| End Date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Description | Section 28 was put in place during Margaret Thatcher’s government and prohibited the “promotion of homosexuality” by local authorities. This harmed LGBT+ support groups and prevented schools from discussing LGBT+ matters, impacts which have been felt for years after the law was repealed. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/9/section/28/enacted https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/18-november-2003-section-28-bites-dust |