Current Version
| Region | United Kingdom |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT Issues |
| Status | Other punishment |
| Start Date | Mar 24, 1988 |
| End Date | Nov 17, 2003 |
| Description | Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 stated that local authorities could not "intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality" or "promote the teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship". The law did not create a criminal offence, leaving staff to fear losing their jobs if they breached the rules. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/9/section/28 https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1384014531S28Background.pdf |
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Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Other punishment |
| Start Date | Mar 24, 1988 |
| End Date | Nov 17, 2003 |
| Description | Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 stated that local authorities could not "intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality" or "promote the teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship". The law did not create a criminal offence, leaving staff to fear losing their jobs if they breached the rules. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/9/section/28 https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1384014531S28Background.pdf |