Use “LGBT+ Discrimination” instead of “Homophobia” in legislation and parliament

The suffix “-phobia” implies that “homophobia”, “transphobia” and “biphobia” is a fear - something people cannot control.
People that are discriminatory towards members of the LGBT+ community are not “afraid”.
The term is outdated and takes the ownership off the perpetrator. This should change.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Equalities legislation refers to sexual orientation and gender assignment, and not homophobia.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/pdfs/ukpga_20100015_en.pdf

The language used by MPs in the House of Commons is a matter for individual Members of Parliament.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.