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What response they received to the consultation on the sexual orientation regulations initiated by the Women and Equality Unit in March; whether they have taken account of the concerns expressed by the Society of Christian Lawyers; and when they propose to lay the draft regulations.
What response they received to the consultation on the sexual orientation regulations initiated by the Women and Equality Unit in March; whether they have taken account of the concerns expressed by the Society of Christian Lawyers; and when they propose to lay the draft regulations.
Asked by
Lord Elton
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Andrews
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
7 November 2006
I refer the House to the Oral Answer given on 19 October by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
Subjects
Equality; Sexuality
Date
7 November 2006
Reference
7924; 686 c148-9WA
House
House of Lords
When they intend to publish the draft regulations to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation in (a) the provisions of goods; (b) the provision of facilities and services; (c) in education; and (d) the exercise of public functions.
When they intend to publish the draft regulations to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation in (a) the provisions of goods; (b) the provision of facilities and services; (c) in education; and (d) the exercise of public functions.
Asked by
Lord Lester of Herne Hill
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Baroness Andrews
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
30 October 2006
We made clear earlier this month our intention to implement the sexual orientation regulations next April. We will lay the regulations before the House in good time for them to be debated and approved so that they can come into effect on this date.
Subjects
Discrimination; Sexuality; Statutory instruments
Date
30 October 2006
Reference
7766; 686 c2WA
House
House of Lords
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what progress has been made with the proposed Sexual Orientation Discrimination Regulations; and if she will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what progress has been made with the proposed Sexual Orientation Discrimination Regulations; and if she will make a statement.
Asked by
Andrew Rosindell
(Conservative)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Communities and Local Government
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 October 2006
For answer on
19 October 2006
Answered on
25 October 2006
I refer the hon. Member to the oral answer given on 19 October by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
Subjects
Equality; Discrimination; Sexuality
Date
25 October 2006
Reference
95596; 450 c1941W;450 c1947W
House
House of Commons
I hear exactly what my hon. Friend and the hon. Member for Buckingham (John Bercow) have said. It is important that we have a proper debate that involves people who hold views on both sides of the argument and that we can discuss matters openly and honestly with each other. My first priority is to have the regulations implemented in April. In the consultation, passionate views were expressed on both sides, some of which, I fear, are completely misleading—for instance, the thought that the regulations would in any sense force Churches to marry gay people or schools to promote a homosexual lifestyle. It is 100 per cent. inaccurate to suggest that that might be the case, but given the nature of the responses to the consultation that we received, it is only right that we take our time to analyse them properly. If we can, I will consider laying the regulations in draft form, but my priority must be to implement them alongside the religion and belief regulations in April.
I hear exactly what my hon. Friend and the hon. Member for Buckingham (John Bercow) have said. It is important that we have a proper debate that involves people who hold views on both sides of the argument and that we can discuss matters openly and honestly with each other. My first priority is to have the regulations implemented in April. In the consultation, passionate views were expressed on both sides, some of which, I fear, are completely misleading—for instance, the thought that the regulations would in any sense force Churches to marry gay people or schools to promote a homosexual lifestyle. It is 100 per cent. inaccurate to suggest that that might be the case, but given the nature of the responses to the consultation that we received, it is only right that we take our time to analyse them properly. If we can, I will consider laying the regulations in draft form, but my priority must be to implement them alongside the religion and belief regulations in April.
Answered by
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
Asked by
Desmond Turner
(Labour)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
I reiterate the call for the orders to be published in draft form before they are laid in Parliament. That could lead to a much more sensible and rational debate when the time comes. I cannot emphasise too strongly my agreement with the words of my colleague the hon. Member for Buckingham (John Bercow). Any excessive exemptions granted in the orders would undermine the principle that Parliament has adopted.
Subjects
Equality; Homosexuality; Sexuality
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1014-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Does the right hon. Lady agree that, subject only to the very limited doctrinal exemption that the Government already propose, the sexual orientation regulations must apply in full to all organisations, religious or otherwise, including adoption agencies, charities, general practitioners, housing trusts, nurseries and youth groups, because the principle of equality before the law must take precedence over the views of a vociferous religious minority which, however sincere, is fundamentally opposed to that important principle?
Does the right hon. Lady agree that, subject only to the very limited doctrinal exemption that the Government already propose, the sexual orientation regulations must apply in full to all organisations, religious or otherwise, including adoption agencies, charities, general practitioners, housing trusts, nurseries and youth groups, because the principle of equality before the law must take precedence over the views of a vociferous religious minority which, however sincere, is fundamentally opposed to that important principle?
Asked by
John Bercow
(Conservative)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 October 2006
The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that we must provide effective protection against discrimination for gay, lesbian and transsexual people. It is right that we take the time to consider the more than 3,000 responses that we have received on the matter. As I am sure he and other hon. Members are aware, there are passionate views on each side. It is only right that we take the time to consider properly such a complex issue, so that we provide protection against discrimination in a way that is effective and appropriate and which gets the balance right so that people are able to hold religious views and beliefs.
Subjects
Equality; Homosexuality; Sexuality
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1014
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I reiterate the call for the orders to be published in draft form before they are laid in Parliament. That could lead to a much more sensible and rational debate when the time comes. I cannot emphasise too strongly my agreement with the words of my colleague the hon. Member for Buckingham (John Bercow). Any excessive exemptions granted in the orders would undermine the principle that Parliament has adopted.
I reiterate the call for the orders to be published in draft form before they are laid in Parliament. That could lead to a much more sensible and rational debate when the time comes. I cannot emphasise too strongly my agreement with the words of my colleague the hon. Member for Buckingham (John Bercow). Any excessive exemptions granted in the orders would undermine the principle that Parliament has adopted.
Asked by
Desmond Turner
(Labour)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
19 October 2006
I hear exactly what my hon. Friend and the hon. Member for Buckingham (John Bercow) have said. It is important that we have a proper debate that involves people who hold views on both sides of the argument and that we can discuss matters openly and honestly with each other. My first priority is to have the regulations implemented in April. In the consultation, passionate views were expressed on both sides, some of which, I fear, are completely misleading—for instance, the thought that the regulations would in any sense force Churches to marry gay people or schools to promote a homosexual lifestyle. It is 100 per cent. inaccurate to suggest that that might be the case, but given the nature of the responses to the consultation that we received, it is only right that we take our time to analyse them properly. If we can, I will consider laying the regulations in draft form, but my priority must be to implement them alongside the religion and belief regulations in April.
Subjects
Equality; Homosexuality; Sexuality
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1014-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that we must provide effective protection against discrimination for gay, lesbian and transsexual people. It is right that we take the time to consider the more than 3,000 responses that we have received on the matter. As I am sure he and other hon. Members are aware, there are passionate views on each side. It is only right that we take the time to consider properly such a complex issue, so that we provide protection against discrimination in a way that is effective and appropriate and which gets the balance right so that people are able to hold religious views and beliefs.
The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that we must provide effective protection against discrimination for gay, lesbian and transsexual people. It is right that we take the time to consider the more than 3,000 responses that we have received on the matter. As I am sure he and other hon. Members are aware, there are passionate views on each side. It is only right that we take the time to consider properly such a complex issue, so that we provide protection against discrimination in a way that is effective and appropriate and which gets the balance right so that people are able to hold religious views and beliefs.
Answered by
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
Asked by
John Bercow
(Conservative)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the right hon. Lady agree that, subject only to the very limited doctrinal exemption that the Government already propose, the sexual orientation regulations must apply in full to all organisations, religious or otherwise, including adoption agencies, charities, general practitioners, housing trusts, nurseries and youth groups, because the principle of equality before the law must take precedence over the views of a vociferous religious minority which, however sincere, is fundamentally opposed to that important principle?
Subjects
Equality; Homosexuality; Sexuality
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1014
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
We made clear earlier this month our intention to implement the sexual orientation regulations next April. As my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has just set out, we will lay the regulations before the House in good time for them to be debated and approved so that they can come into effect on that date, alongside the regulations on religion and belief.
We made clear earlier this month our intention to implement the sexual orientation regulations next April. As my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has just set out, we will lay the regulations before the House in good time for them to be debated and approved so that they can come into effect on that date, alongside the regulations on religion and belief.
Answered by
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Equality; Homosexuality; Sexuality
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1014
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
When the Government expect to lay before Parliament the Sexual Orientation (Goods and Services) Regulations.
When the Government expect to lay before Parliament the Sexual Orientation (Goods and Services) Regulations.
Asked by
John Bercow
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ruth Kelly
(Labour)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 October 2006
For answer on
19 October 2006
Answered on
19 October 2006
We made clear earlier this month our intention to implement the sexual orientation regulations next April. As my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has just set out, we will lay the regulations before the House in good time for them to be debated and approved so that they can come into effect on that date, alongside the regulations on religion and belief.
Subjects
Equality; Homosexuality; Sexuality
Date
19 October 2006
Reference
450 c1014; 95023
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions she has had with her counterparts in eastern Europe on tackling discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions she has had with her counterparts in eastern Europe on tackling discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.
Asked by
John Bercow
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ian McCartney
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 October 2006
For answer on
12 October 2006
Answered on
18 October 2006
The promotion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights has not been raised recently at ministerial level with our eastern European partners. However, the EU presented a demarche to the Russian authorities in June 2006 detailing its concerns about events surrounding the proposed gay pride parade in Moscow on 27 May 2006. The EU has also been active on these issues in UN fora. The EU raised LGBT rights during the interactive dialogues with the UN Special Rapporteurs on Extrajudicial, Summary and Arbitrary Executions and Contemporary Racism during the second session of the UN Human Rights Council (19 September - 6 October 2006). At official level, the UK continues to work closely with EU partners to ensure that LGBT non-governmental organisations receive fair consideration when applying for consultative status with the UN. We continue to look out for suitable opportunities to raise concerns where we have them.
Subjects
Equality; Sexuality; Eastern Europe
Date
18 October 2006
Reference
93619; 450 c1242W;450 c1247-8W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions she has had with her European counterparts about promoting gay rights.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions she has had with her European counterparts about promoting gay rights.
Asked by
John Bercow
(Conservative)
Answered by
Ian McCartney
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 October 2006
For answer on
12 October 2006
Answered on
18 October 2006
The promotion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights has not been raised recently at ministerial level with our European partners. However, the EU has been active on these issues in UN fora. The EU raised LGBT rights during the interactive dialogues with the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Special Rapporteurs on Violence Against Women and Contemporary Racism during the second session of the UN Human Rights Council (19 September-6 October 2006). At official level, the UK continues to work closely with EU partners to ensure that LGBT non-governmental organisations receive fair consideration when applying for consultative status with the UN. We continue to look out for suitable opportunities to raise concerns where we have them.
Subjects
Equality; Sexuality; Eastern Europe
Date
18 October 2006
Reference
93618; 450 c1241W;450 c1247W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality if she will take steps to extend the goods and services regulations to include transgendered people.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality if she will take steps to extend the goods and services regulations to include transgendered people.
Asked by
Baroness Burt of Solihull
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 July 2006
For answer on
9 October 2006
Answered on
9 October 2006
The Government have made a commitment to prohibit discrimination on grounds of gender reassignment in the provision of goods and services by December 2007, in order to meet the transposition deadline for European Directive 2004/113/EC. We will implement the Directive through regulations under the European Communities Act 1972. The necessary work is under way and we will consult on our proposals around the turn of the year.
Subjects
Equality; Discrimination; Sexuality
Date
9 October 2006
Reference
450 c6W; 89856
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality when the Government plan to publish their response to their consultation on proposals to outlaw sexual orientation discrimination in the provision of goods and services.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality when the Government plan to publish their response to their consultation on proposals to outlaw sexual orientation discrimination in the provision of goods and services.
Asked by
Baroness Burt of Solihull
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Minister for Women
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
4 September 2006
For answer on
11 September 2006
Answered on
9 October 2006
[holding answer 11 September 2006]: The Government plan to publish the formal response to our consultation on proposals to outlaw sexual orientation discrimination in the provision of goods and services as soon as possible after the House returns from summer recess.
Subjects
Equality; Discrimination; Sexuality
Date
9 October 2006
Reference
90758; 450 c6W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many asylum seekers who claim to be fleeing persecution on the grounds of their sexual orientation have been (a) refused and (b) granted asylum in the UK in the last 10 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many asylum seekers who claim to be fleeing persecution on the grounds of their sexual orientation have been (a) refused and (b) granted asylum in the UK in the last 10 years.
Asked by
Ashok Kumar
(Labour)
Answered by
Liam Byrne
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 July 2006
For answer on
24 July 2006
Answered on
2 October 2006
The information requested is not available and could be obtained only by examination of individual case records.
Subjects
Asylum; Sexuality
Date
2 October 2006
Reference
449 c2603W; 87967
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills whether the content of school assemblies will be covered by the sexual orientation regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills whether the content of school assemblies will be covered by the sexual orientation regulations.
Asked by
Andrew Selous
(Conservative)
Answered by
Phil Hope
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
4 September 2006
For answer on
11 September 2006
Answered on
13 September 2006
The Sexual Orientation Regulations currently being developed by the Department for Communities and Local Government are being put in place to prevent discrimination against individual pupils on grounds of their sexual orientation, or that of their parents or other people with whom they are associated. It is not the intention of the regulations to place a duty on schools to change the content of the curriculum, collective worship, assemblies or any other aspect of teaching in schools.
Subjects
Collective worship; Schools; Sexuality
Date
13 September 2006
Reference
90706; 449 c2389W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government whether the Sexual Orientation Regulations will require (a) Anglican churches and (b) churches of other denominations to perform civil partnership services in their churches; whether the Regulations will apply to teaching in Sunday Schools; and if she will make...
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government whether the Sexual Orientation Regulations will require (a) Anglican churches and (b) churches of other denominations to perform civil partnership services in their churches; whether the Regulations will apply to teaching in Sunday Schools; and if she will make...
Asked by
Andrew Selous
(Conservative)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Communities and Local Government
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 July 2006
For answer on
24 July 2006
Answered on
4 September 2006
[holding answer 24 July 2006] A consultation on proposals to prohibit sexual orientation discrimination in the provision of goods, facilities and services through regulations to be made under Part 3 of the Equality Act closed on 5 June. The consultation made clear that the Government considers that it is very important that the application of these regulations to religious activities should be clearly defined and understood and proposed that activities closely linked to religious observance or practices that arise from the basic doctrines of a faith should be exempted from the regulations. The proposed exemption for religious organisations will be available to both Anglican churches and churches of other denominations and we are currently considering what activities should be covered by the exemption in the light of the consultation findings.A civil partnership cannot be registered on religious premises. Registering a civil partnership is an entirely secular process and the Civil Partnership Act prohibits any religious service from taking place during the registration.
Subjects
Equality; Sexuality
Date
4 September 2006
Reference
87621; 449 c1677W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the draft Sexual Orientation Strategy will be published; and what the reasons were for the delay in publication.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the draft Sexual Orientation Strategy will be published; and what the reasons were for the delay in publication.
Asked by
Lady Hermon
(Ulster Unionist Party)
Answered by
Lord Hanson of Flint
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 June 2006
For answer on
29 June 2006
Answered on
10 July 2006
The draft Sexual Orientation Strategy is to be published following close working with and the involvement of the lesbian, gay and bisexual sector. It is our intention to publish the draft strategy for consultation in the autumn.
Subjects
Northern Ireland; Sexuality
Date
10 July 2006
Reference
81817; 448 c1505W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality what steps the Government plan to take to tackle homophobia in schools.
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality what steps the Government plan to take to tackle homophobia in schools.
Asked by
Simon Hughes
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Meg Munn
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answering body
Communities and Local Government
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
3 July 2006
For answer on
6 July 2006
Answered on
6 July 2006
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.
Subjects
Bullying; Pupils; Schools; Sexuality
Date
6 July 2006
Reference
82791; 448 c1319W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if his Department will include a question identifying sexuality in the next census.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if his Department will include a question identifying sexuality in the next census.
Asked by
Diane Abbott
(Labour)
Answered by
John Healey
(Labour)
Answering body
Treasury
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
5 June 2006
For answer on
12 June 2006
Answered on
12 June 2006
The information requested falls within the responsibility of the National Statistician who has been asked to reply.Letter from Karen Dunnell dated 12 June 2006:"As National Statistician and Registrar General for England and Wales I have been asked to reply to your recent question asking if the Office for National Statistics will include a question identifying sexuality in the next Census. (75967)""There are concerns about the quality and usefulness of the data that can be collected with a self-completion questionnaire such as is used in the Census. ONS recognise the strong user demand for information on sexual orientation and the need for information to be collected however.""Confirmation of the questions that are to be included in the 2011 Census will follow the consultation and testing programme, and formal approval is given by Parliament in 2010. A White Paper setting out the Government's proposals is scheduled to be published in autumn 2008."
Subjects
Census; Sexuality
Date
12 June 2006
Reference
75967; 447 c924W
House
House of Commons
My Lords, will not a vast number of organisations need to be consulted in view of the noble Baroness's original Answer?
My Lords, will not a vast number of organisations need to be consulted in view of the noble Baroness's original Answer?
Asked by
Lord Renton
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
13 March 2006
My Lords, we seek to consult a number of organisations that have a particular interest. I welcome the opportunity to make it clear in your Lordships' House that we are consulting. We invite those who have an interest to come forward. We will be delighted to hear from anyone who has a particular view.
Legislation
Equality Act 2006
Subjects
Equality; Sexuality; Consultation papers
Date
13 March 2006
Reference
679 c983
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords