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Petition · past parliament

Encourage Overseas Territories to ensure the rights of LGBT+ people

Closed 45 signatures

What the petition asks

In almost all, if not all of the British Overseas Territories, LGBT+ residents do not enjoy the same rights LGBT+ people enjoy in mainland Great Britain. While some BOT residents enjoy equal marriage, others have no protection from discrimination, like we have in the UK.
Additionally, transgender identity is not legally recognised in many of our territories. Laws, such as the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the Equality Act 2010, should be implemented to reflect the values of the UK. If the UK cannot implement these laws, then our government should encourage the territories to conform. Many territories are military bases. The British Military prides itself on openness, diversity and inclusion, so why can't the territories they serve do so too?

Timeline

6 Aug 2018 Petition opened for signatures
6 Feb 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 45
Status Closed
Opened 6 Aug 2018
Closed 6 Feb 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.