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Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 3 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 2006. It was answered by Meg Munn (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2006 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Homophobia (Schools)

Question
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality what steps the Government plan to take to tackle homophobia in schools.
Answer

We propose to introduce regulations under the Equality Act 2006 later this year that will make sexual orientation discrimination unlawful in schools. These measures will be backed by guidance for schools on how to tackle such discrimination and will complement existing, and new guidance on tackling homophobic bullying planned for next year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
82791; 448 c1319W
Session
2005-06
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Bullying Pupils Schools Sexuality
Link
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