YouGov Poll: One in six gay people victim of hate crime
A YouGov poll has shown that one in six gay or bisexual people in the UK has been the victim of homophobic hate crime or abuse in the past three years.
Russia: Police detain gay rights activists after scuffle with fascists at Coming Out Day rally
Police have arrested 45 people following a pro-LGBT gathering in the Russian city of St Petersburg earlier on Saturday after gay rights activists clashed with homophobic campaigners, local radio has reported.
Pink List 2013 topped by trans journalist Paris Lees with PinkNews founder Benjamin Cohen at number 7
Writer, campaigner and presenter Paris Lees has topped this year's Independent Pink List, with PinkNews founder Benjamin Cohen coming in seventh. Paris is recognised for her broadcasting work, while Benjamin is praised for the Out4Marriage campaign.
Amnesty slams Gulf countries’ proposed ‘medical tests’ to ‘detect’ and ban gay and trans people
Amnesty International has heavily criticised the Gulf Cooperation Council for proposals for "medical tests" to attempt to block gay and trans people from entering, and working, in its member countries.
US: New Jersey Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal against equal marriage by Governor
The Supreme Court in the US state of New Jersey has agreed to take on the appeal against equal marriage by the Governor's administration.
Lord Smith: Tony Blair was nervous about lowering the age of consent for gay men and repealing Section 28
Britain's first openly gay MP Lord (Chris) Smith of Finsbury, has said that Tony Blair, whilst Prime Minister, needed "persuading" that legalising the age of consent, and repealing Section 28 were the right things to do.
Video: Stephen Fry reflects on travelling to some of the world’s most homophobic countries
Ahead of the broadcast of a two-part BBC documentary next week, Stephen Fry sets out his experiences as a gay celebrity as he travels the world exploring the issue of prejudice against LGBT people.
Former Jersey Shore star to New Jersey Governor: Allow equal marriage or ‘I will come after you’
Former cast-member of the popular Jersey Shore television series JWoww has warned New Jersey Governor Chris Christie that she will "come after him", over his opposition to equal marriage.
Kentucky Boy Scout official says 20 sponsors dropped support after gay scouts allowed
An official for a Boy Scouts of America troop in Kentucky has said that around 20 sponsors have either dropped their support or plan to do so following the removal of the policy banning openly-gay members.
Alex Pettyfer to star as ‘hot’ gay action hero in film
Director Lee Daniels has revealed he is working on a film starring British actor Alex Pettyfer as a gay action hero.
