Current Version
| Region | United Kingdom |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Mar 24, 1988 |
| End Date | Nov 17, 2003 |
| Description | Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988, which applied to England, Wales and Scotland, 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 |
Revision History (4)
edited by jadeywadey. description fixed
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| Description | Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988, which only applied to England, Wales and Scotland, 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. | Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988, which applied to England, Wales and Scotland, 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. |
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edited by jadeywadey. description and status
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| Value | State-enforced | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | State-enforced | Varies by Region |
| 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. | Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988, which only applied to England, Wales and Scotland, 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. |
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edited by BlkPride. "State-enforced" can be considered the best yet most appropriate status here.
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| Value | Other punishment | State-enforced |
| 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. | 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. |
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| 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 |