05-17-2013, 01:24 PM
Resolution 34 - stonewall carried
34. STONEWALL: SUPPORTING THE POLITICAL LOBBY FOR LGBT
EQUALITY
LGBT Members remind Conference of the advances made with the introduction
of legislative change to afford equal protection to people who are LGBT.
Stonewall have been a leading figure in the political lobbying to bring about the
necessary changes. Stonewall are currently engaged in the fight to achieve
recognition of same sex marriage as well as campaigning to combat
homophobic bullying in both sport and schools.
Over the years more and more Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) have joined the
Stonewall Equality Index and membership costs of the scheme have gone
towards the financing of these ongoing campaigns. Currently the FRS is one
of the largest contributors to Stonewall but with financial constraints being
applied to our service many FRS are withdrawing from the scheme.
LGBT Members call on all Officials engaging in Fairness at Work consultation
to encourage Fire and Rescue Services to rejoin or continue to be members of
the index to ensure this important work continues.
LESBIAN, GAY, BI-SEXUAL AND TRANS COMMITTEE
34. STONEWALL: SUPPORTING THE POLITICAL LOBBY FOR LGBT
EQUALITY
LGBT Members remind Conference of the advances made with the introduction
of legislative change to afford equal protection to people who are LGBT.
Stonewall have been a leading figure in the political lobbying to bring about the
necessary changes. Stonewall are currently engaged in the fight to achieve
recognition of same sex marriage as well as campaigning to combat
homophobic bullying in both sport and schools.
Over the years more and more Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) have joined the
Stonewall Equality Index and membership costs of the scheme have gone
towards the financing of these ongoing campaigns. Currently the FRS is one
of the largest contributors to Stonewall but with financial constraints being
applied to our service many FRS are withdrawing from the scheme.
LGBT Members call on all Officials engaging in Fairness at Work consultation
to encourage Fire and Rescue Services to rejoin or continue to be members of
the index to ensure this important work continues.
LESBIAN, GAY, BI-SEXUAL AND TRANS COMMITTEE