Macie Trusted Editor

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Location: United KingdomJoined
108
Total Contributions
56
New Entries
40
Edits
7
Accurate Votes
(0.18 Per Edit)

4 Region Ratings

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England 2024
The UK has a lot of issues. Socially most people dont care if you're gay or trans. Politically theres a lot of tension and laws protecting trans individuals are under fire by the government. As of…
England 2022
I have dealt with homophobia from teachers and students during my time attending a school there. With a teacher openly blurting the fslur
England 2023
England 2023

Recent Edits

Macie created an entry in Isle of Man.
Gender-affirming care: Legal from (unknown) to (none).
There are no restrictions on gender affirming care
Macie created an entry in Isle of Man.
Intersex infant surgery: Parental approval required from Jul 11, 2001 to (none).
All surgeries require parental consent
Macie edited an entry in Isle of Man.
"updated this so it was accurate"
Right to change legal gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis from 2009 to (none).
Requires a gender recognition document. Additionally, you must have the consent of your married parnter
Sources: legislation.gov.im/cms/imag… gov.im/categories/births-de…~:text=Application%20to%20have%20your%20gender,Isle%20of%20Man%20birth%20certificate
Macie edited an entry in England.
"Adjusted law to be more accurate"
LGBT discrimination: Illegal in some contexts from Oct 1, 2010 to (none).
All discrimination apart from stirring up hatred on the basis of gender identity is illegal
Macie edited an entry in Wales.
"Its currently legal to stir up hatred on the basis of gender identity"
LGBT discrimination: Illegal in some contexts from Oct 1, 2010 to (none).
All discrimination illegal apart from stirring up hatred on the basis of gender identity
Sources: legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/20…//www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64/part/3A/crossheading/acts-intended-to-stir-up-religious-hatred#:
Macie created an entry in Scotland.
LGBT discrimination: Illegal from Mar 11, 2021 to (none).
This law makes stirring up hatred on the basis of gender or intersex identity illegal
Macie edited an entry in Scotland.
"Newer legislation means that scotland has better rights now"
LGBT discrimination: Illegal in some contexts from Oct 1, 2010 to Mar 10, 2021.
The Equality Act brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. Combined, they make up a new Act that provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals…
Sources: legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/20… legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/19…~:text=(1)A%20person%20who%20uses,the%20grounds%20of%20sexual%20orientation%5D. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-… equalityhumanrights.com/leg…
Macie edited an entry in Scotland.
"adjusted the law so that it more accurately reflected the current state of things"
LGBT discrimination: Illegal in some contexts from Oct 1, 2010 to (none).
The Equality Act brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. Combined, they make up a new Act that provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals…
Sources: legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/20… legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/19…~:text=(1)A%20person%20who%20uses,the%20grounds%20of%20sexual%20orientation%5D. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-… equalityhumanrights.com/leg…
Macie edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Adjusted this to accurately reflect the uk"
LGBT discrimination: Illegal in some contexts from Oct 1, 2010 to (none).
LGBT discrimination in Great Britain is illegal in most contexts, however while hate speech is illegal for all identies stirring up hatred is only illegal for sexuali orientation additionally…
Sources: legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15 citizensadvice.org.uk/law-a… legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/19…~:text=(1)A%20person%20who%20uses,the%20grounds%20of%20sexual%20orientation%5D.
Macie edited an entry in Northern Ireland.
"Made it more accurate and verbose"
LGBT discrimination: Illegal in some contexts from Oct 1, 2010 to (none).
Only limited protections for gender reassignment in Northern Ireland, in training, employment, goods, facilities, services or premises. And no protections exist for intersex individuals
Sources: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/ge…~:text=help%20and%20advice.-,Your%20rights,change)%20in%20employment%20and%20training.
Macie created an entry in Northern Ireland.
Intersex infant surgery: Parental approval required from Jan 1, 1989 to (none).
In the UK it is illegal to perform medical treatment onto any person without consent. For infants, consent is given by their parents on their behalf under the Children’s Act
Macie edited an entry in Northern Ireland.
"Made the description accurate"
Conversion therapy: Not banned from (unknown) to (none).
Ban pending.
Macie edited an entry in Northern Ireland.
"Made the description more accurate"
LGBT discrimination: Illegal in some contexts from Oct 1, 2010 to (none).
Only limited protections for gender reassignment in Northern Ireland, in training, employment, goods, facilities, services or premises.
Sources: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/ge…~:text=help%20and%20advice.-,Your%20rights,change)%20in%20employment%20and%20training.
Macie created an entry in Scotland.
Intersex infant surgery: Parental approval required from Jan 1, 1989 to (none).
In the UK it is illegal to perform medical treatment onto any person without consent. For infants, consent is given by their parents on their behalf under the Children’s Act
Macie created an entry in England.
Intersex infant surgery: Parental approval required from Jan 1, 1989 to (none).
In the UK it is illegal to perform medical treatment onto any person without consent. For infants, consent is given by their parents on their behalf under the Children’s Act
Macie created an entry in Wales.
Intersex infant surgery: Parental approval required from Jan 1, 1989 to (none).
In the UK it is illegal to perform medical treatment onto any person without consent. For infants, consent is given by their parents on their behalf under the Children’s Act
Macie edited an entry in Gibraltar.
"The source was bad and i couldnt find anything suggesting it was legal"
Blood donations by MSMs: Legal from (unknown) to (none).
There are no laws banning blood donation
Sources: gibraltar.gov.gi/press-rele…~:text=Blood%20donors%20must%3A,ages%20of%2018%20and%2060
Macie edited an entry in Gibraltar.
"It isn't banned we know it isn't"
Conversion therapy: Not banned from (unknown) to (none).
According to the government they stated that in 2022 they would ban converision therapy. This has still not happened
Macie created an entry in Gibraltar.
Gender-affirming care: Legal from (unknown) to (none).
"A GP can refer a person with gender dysphoria to the Adult Gender Service, the government said."
Sources: gibraltar.gov.gi/press-rele…~:text=The%20Gibraltar%20Health%20Authority%20has,be%20referred%20for%20further%20information.
Macie edited an entry in Gibraltar.
"updated the description to be more accurate"
LGBT discrimination: Illegal in some contexts from Sep 19, 2013 to (none).
Hate speech banned. However this does not extend to transgender individuals Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2013.
Macie created an entry in Gibraltar.
LGBT discrimination: Illegal in some contexts from Dec 14, 2006 to Sep 18, 2013.
This act makes discrimination illegal in most contexts. However it failed to address hate crime law
Macie edited an entry in region.
"Edited to be more accurate"
Conversion therapy: Ambiguous from Jan 14, 2023 to (none).
The UK government is discussing a ban on conversion therapy. It has been discussed in parliament and the ban is said to be put into effect ‘shortly’ however a specific date has not yet been…
Macie edited an entry in Vatican City.
"Updated some misinfo"
Blood donations by MSMs: N/A from (unknown) to (none).
No
Sources: No
Macie created an entry in region.
Conversion therapy: Not banned from Nov 7, 2023 to (none).
Not banned in Manchester
Macie edited an entry in region.
"fixed date"
Conversion therapy: Ambiguous from Mar 17, 2022 to (none).
Conversion therapy on the basis of sexual orientation is illegal however this does not extend to gender identity.
Macie created an entry in Wales.
Conversion therapy: Not banned from Nov 7, 2023 to (none).
Conversion therapy is not banned within Wales
Macie edited an entry in England.
"fixed date"
Conversion therapy: Not banned from Nov 7, 2022 to (none).
Conversion therapy is not banned in England
Macie edited an entry in Wales.
"changed"
Conversion therapy: Ambiguous from (unknown) to (none).
Unknown, debatable.
Macie created an entry in England.
Conversion therapy: Not banned from Nov 7, 2023 to (none).
Conversion therapy is not banned in England
Macie edited an entry in England.
"law was never fully in force "
Conversion therapy: Ambiguous from Mar 17, 2022 to (none).
Banned for sexual orientation only, not gender identity.
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12 Regions Contributed To

Region
Edits
region
17
GB-ENG
England
16
region
16
region
13
GB-WLS
Wales
7
Scotland
6
Gibraltar
5
Northern Ireland
5
Isle of Man
3
United Kingdom
2
region
2
Vatican City
1
region
1
Canada
1

7 Public Opinion Data Contributed

5 Organizations Contributed