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March 6, 2013

New research calls for better guidance about HIV transmission and the law

Support services offered to people living with HIV will be able to benefit from better information around prosecutions arising from the sexual transmission of HIV, according to new report released today, which found that there was significant confusion around legal terminology and precautionary measures as a defence.

March 5, 2013

Survey: 338 LGBT Brazilians murdered in 2012 a rise of 26%

Latest research out of Brazil shows once again the country continues to have the highest murder rate for LGBT people in the world - and recorded murders in Brazil's trans community are particularly high with more than 125 taking place last year.

March 5, 2013

US: Texas lesbian students’ photo pulled from yearbook

A lesbian student in Texas has started a petition to reinstate a photo of herself with her girlfriend which was pulled from a yearbook Valentine's page.

March 5, 2013

Poll: Delaware backs same-sex marriage

A new poll revealed that at least half of the voters in Delaware would support legislation that gives marriage rights to same-sex couples.

March 5, 2013

James Franco slams Australia’s Classification Board for banning gay film

James Franco has lashed out at Australia’s Classification Board for banning a film because of its gay sex scenes.

March 5, 2013

US: NFL footballer Tim Tebow now to speak at anti-gay Christian university

NFL footballer Tim Tebow, who pulled out of speaking at a controversially anti-gay Dallas megachurch last week, is set to give a speech at a private university, spokespeople for which have expressed anti-gay views.

March 5, 2013

US: NFL’s Chris Culliver spends day with LGBT support centre

NFL player Chris Culliver spent the day at the Trevor Project, as was promised after he came under fire for homophobic comments. He said he wanted to continue volunteering with the LGBT charity.

March 5, 2013

US: Pastor sentenced for kidnap of girl doesn’t regret keeping her from her lesbian mother

An American pastor who helped a woman flee to Central America to escape a custody battle with her lesbian partner has been sentenced for aiding in an international parental kidnapping.

March 5, 2013

Sociologist warns that equal marriage will lead to ‘decline’ and ‘instability’ of marriage

A sociologist has told the committee hearing at the House of Commons for the equal marriage bill that the idea of equal marriage, and links to parenthood, were irrelevant.

March 5, 2013

Iain Dale to takeover LBC 97.3 Drivetime show

Iain Dale is to takeover the prestigious Drivetime show on radio station LBC 97.3 following the departure of current host James Whale.