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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Why are we waiting for a Scottish Conversion Practices Bill? Part 1. Conversion practices are acts which deliberately try to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Scotland is now the only part of the UK that has not published a draft bill to end conversion practices.

Graphic map of the UK on a dark purple background showing Scotland colored in white and filled with pink question marks, while England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are colored solid pink. Text beside the map reads: "Scotland is the only part of the UK without draft legislation to end conversion practices." Includes logos for Equality Network and Scottish Trans in the bottom right corner.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

After taking a few days to read and process the EHRC’s new Code of Practice we have produced an in-depth summary of its changes & what we believe they mean for trans people & organisations who wish to be inclusive. You can read it in full on our website here: www.scottishtrans.org/supreme-cour...

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Last night, we coordinated the LGBTQIA+ Hustings in Glasgow ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections on the 7th of May. We did this in partnership with LEAP Sports, LGBT Youth Scotland, and LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

A photo showing five people standing in front of a projector screen saying "Holyrood 2026 LGBTQIA+ Hustings" and displays a large QR code under the word "Manifesto” Logos for the Equality Network, Scottish Trans, LGBT Health and Wellbeing, LEAP Sports, and LGBT Youth Scotland are at the bottom of the screen.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Today we’re launching our LGBTQIA+ manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections on the 7th of May, with our partners: Equality Network, @scottishtrans.bsky.social, @leapsports.bsky.social, LGBT Youth Scotland & LGBT Health and Wellbeing. www.equality-network.org/wp-content/u...

Graphic with a pale yellow border. It says "Scottish LGBTQIA+ Manifesto 2026-2031" On the right side are the Equality Network, Scottish Trans, LGBT Youth Scotland, LGBT Health and Wellbeing and LEAP Sports logos. At the bottom is a faded image of the outside of the Scottish Parliament, with an image of a waving progress pride flag on top.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

How will this be remembered? This History Month, we’re asking you to get in touch with the Scottish Government to ask them how their actions now will be remembered in the years to come: equalrecognition.eaction.org.uk/howwillthisb...

A purple image with a pink clock on a blue background on the right. On the left hand side there is text that reads "This LGBT+ History Month... Ask the Scottish Government - how will history remember this? Do they want to be remembered for standing up for trans people's rights when it really counted or, for standing by when they were at risk?" The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are at the bottom.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Today is International Human Rights Day, celebrated globally every year on the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 💪🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 We've written a blog post exploring human rights for LGBTQIA+ people, which you can read on our website now: www.equality-network.org/our-work/pol...

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We've written & published a short summary statement regarding the Sandie Peggie V NHS Fife Health Board employment tribunal case & the judgment given yesterday. Much of the media coverage has missed key information, the most important aspect being that all claims against Dr Beth Upton were dismissed

Graphic with a blue to purple gradient background. It says "A short summary of the Sandie Peggie V. Fife Health Board and Dr Beth Upton employment tribunal judgment" The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are at the bottom.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Our CEO was in The Herald yesterday commenting on last week’s Herald Awards. “Across public life, animosity towards trans people is becoming more overt and more prominent” Read the article here: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Today, Scottish Government published their analysis of responses to the consultation they held last year on a draft bill to end conversion practices. Please note that the analysis and responses contain upsetting content - we would advise caution to anyone reading the analysis or individual responses

Graphic with a pink to blue gradient background. It says "The Scottish Government has published the analysis for their consultation on Ending Conversion Practices." The Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos are in the bottom right.

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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

‘I’m a lesbian and feminist. I’ve been harmed by men. So I wouldn’t fight for trans people if it hurt women’s rights. Yet I’m called a groomer and a misogynist’ Rebecca Don Kennedy, head of the Equality Network, on how dark it’s got for trans people in Britain www.heraldscotland.com/news/2541309...

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It’s so f*****g tedious and soul-destroying as it’s so unjust'

Rebecca Don Kennedy runs the Equality Network. She talks candidly to our Writer at Large about the attacks, abuse and hate she’s suffered…

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Today we wrote to the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity alongside 16 other LGBTI+ equality & human rights organisations to raise concerns about the human rights of trans people right now in the UK since the Supreme Court judgment & the EHRC’s proposed Code of Practice.

A purple and pink graphic stating, LGBTI+ equality and human rights organisations wrote to the UN to highlight the risks to trans people's human rights following the UKSC judgment and EHRC's Code of Practice

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Our CEO was in the Scotsman yesterday talking about the need for holistic guidance for organisations following the Supreme Court judgement, instead of the push for a harmful, blanket exclusion of trans people from services they need. Read the full article here: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

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Rushing Supreme Court trans judgement is likely to breach human rights

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) warned this week that service providers and public bodies must “follow the law” ahead of the…

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

1,200 NGOs from 167 States & Territories call on #HRC59 to renew the UN human rights expert's mandate on sexual orientation & gender identity: "Ensure we continue building a world where everyone can live free from violence and discrimination" #RenewIESOGI

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

"No politician or judge can legislate us out of existence – we’ve always been here, and we always will be." Our wonderful Scottish Trans Policy and Public Affairs officer Flo is in DIVA Magazine discussing starting HRT after the Supreme Court ruling. Read here: diva-magazine.com/2025/06/19/t...

A drawing of a smiling person with glasses and long hair. She is surrounded by drawings of little stars, a bottle of estradiol and a trans symbol. At the top it says: "No politician or judge can legislate us out of existence – we’ve always been here, and we always will be." At the bottom are the Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

This Saturday marks 25 years since the Scottish Parliament abolished ‘Section 28’ in Scotland. Read our blog, ‘Section 28- how it came and went’ here: www.equality-network.org/section-28-h...

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Last week we fell to 22nd place for LGBT+ rights in Europe. This week UN experts warn the UK about the situation for trans people. We hope the UK Government will do what they have urged - act decisively to restore and protect the rights of trans people. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

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UN experts warn of legal uncertainty and rights implications following UK Supreme Court ruling

GENEVA – A group of independent human rights experts* today expressed concern about the implications of the recent UK Supreme Court judgment interpreting the definition of “woman” under the Equality A...

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

We have written to the SPCB about their decision to ban trans women from women's toilets, and trans men from men's toilets in the Scottish Parliament. This decision will exclude and segregate trans people at the heart of Scotland’s democracy. Read our letter: www.scottishtrans.org/wp-content/u...

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Christopher @christophercln.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

An opinion piece I wrote is in @scotnational.bsky.social today on the recent Supreme Court judgment and EHRC update. “Trans people’s lives deserve to be made better, not worse.” 🏳️‍⚧️ @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social @scottishtrans.bsky.social

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Allies: we need your support more than ever before. We know that many people are feeling shocked and angry following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling and are looking for ways to get involved and support the trans community.

Graphic with a Blue to pink to white gradient background. It says: 'Allies: We need your support and voices now, more than ever. Lets keep working for trans rights - together. equality-network.org/donate' The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right.

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

We'd urge people not to panic - there will be lots of commentary coming out quickly that is likely to deliberately overstate the impact that this decision is going to have on all trans people's lives. We'll say more as soon as we're able to. Please look out for yourselves and each other today 💗🏳️‍⚧️

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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

FWS have won their case against the Scottish Government. We will be reading the judgement as quickly as possible so we can properly understand what the Court has decided today.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

For the first time, a UN Committee has told the UK to improve LGBTQIA+ economic, social and cultural rights. You can read our blog post on this, ‘There’s Pride in Progress’, here: www.equality-network.org/our-work/pol...

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Christopher @christophercln.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Today I presented at the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on LGBTQ+ human rights in Scotland. What an experience, chuffed to bits 😁🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Christopher @christophercln.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Fantastic news that the majority of people in Scotland want to see the back of awful conversion practices. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

According to a new YouGov opinion poll, 2 in 3 adults in Scotland support a ban on so-called “conversion therapy” where people seek to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Read the full press report here: www.equality-network.org/2-in-3-scots...

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Today on #HumanRightsDay, we recognise & celebrate the positive role that human rights have played in improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ people. They should be enjoyed equally, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, and are vital to ensure we can live a dignified life.

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Our Policy and Campaigns Officer, @christophercln.bsky.social, spoke on the influencing policy panel detailing the successes of the Equal Marriage Campaign in Scotland and how we can use that learning to successfully influence policy today. #MakingChange

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

We are attending the @povertyalliance.org annual conference today in Edinburgh hearing about effective campaigning techniques to achieve meaningful change in the anti-poverty and broader human rights movement. #MakingChange

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Conversion practices seek to change or suppress who we are and who we love on the basis that being LGBTQA+ is "wrong", and that it's better to be heterosexual and/or cisgender. They still happen in Scotland, and that has to change. Find out more: equality-network.org/cp

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Conversion practices still happen in Scotland today. They’re done on the false belief that LGBTQA+ people are broken and we need to be “fixed”. We’re not, and these harmful practices have to end. Find out more: equality-network.org/cp

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