LGBT+ History Month

J. Tyler-Todd, M. Lalic, D. Pyper, C. Barton

Materials gathered as preparation for a general debate on LGBT+ History Month on Thursday 2 to February 2023 in the House of Commons Chamber. Topics are statistics on the LGBT+ population, census statistics for England and Wales, UK legislation and the rights of LGBT+ peoples. LGBT+ History Month was founded in the United Kingdom in 2004 by Paul Patrick and Sue Sanders. They are both co-chairs of Schools OUT UK, a charity that's overarching aim is "to make our schools and educational institutions safe spaces" for LGBT+ peoples. LGBT+ History Month was first celebrated in February 2005. The theme for 2023 is 'Behind the lens', which "celebrates LGBT+ peoples' contribution to cinema and film from behind the lens".