for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality

At home

More information on our work and your rights

At home
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Public Services 

Information on the Good Practice Programme, our work with public services and your rights when you're using them.

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Civil Partnerships 

Find out about the Civil Partnership Act, how to register a partnership, and what areas of life and law they affect.

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Coming Out 

What is coming out and where can you get more information?

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Migration

Are LGBT people more likely to leave rural areas for the city?

Discrimination in Goods and Services 

You are now protected from discrimination when accessing goods and services. Find out more about these protections here.

Hate crime, domestic abuse, and criminal law

Find out about hate crimes, how to complain about the police, domestic violence, and relevant criminal law issues

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Health 

Find out more about mental health issues, HIV/AIDS, and lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people's rights when accessing healthcare services.

History of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality

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Housing

Information about housing issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and how housing provision is covered by the Equality Act 2007

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Parenting

Information about parental responsibility, adoption, parental rights at work, step-parenting, and more

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Facts and Figures 

Some facts and figures about LGBT life in Scotland.

 

What's in my area? 

Search for your local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups, gay-friendly solicitors, and other relevant services.