OutRage! is calling on the Home Secretary, Jack Straw, to respond to the Soho bombing by bringing in new laws to crack down on homophobic hate crimes. “We want the Crime & Disorder Act 1998 amended to impose tougher sentences for violence against lesbians and gay men. Such legislation would be a permanent, positive memorial … Call for Tough New Laws against Antigay Hate Crimes
At least five people remain critically ill after a nail bomb exploded in a central London pub, killing two and injuring more than 70. Surgeons were operating on a further four people early on Saturday morning and several more are still said to be seriously ill. Forensic scientists and anti-terrorist squad officers spent the night … Update: Soho Bomb
Two people were killed and more than 80 injured in a nail bomb blast at a gay pub in Soho, central London. A third died in hospital 24 hours later. Police said the bomb had been placed next to the bar in the Admiral Duncan in Old Compton Street, exploding at around 1835 BST. One … Soho Bomb – 3 killed, scores injured
N.B. The Bank of Scotland should not be confused with the Royal Bank of Scotland. At 2:50 today, Saturday, 10th April, 8 gay activists from OutRage! descended upon the Bank of Scotland stand at London’s Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition, challenging staff to explain the massive joint business venture with the notorious US right-wing fundamentalist … Bank of Scotland stand zapped at Ideal Home Exhibition
Terry Connell and supporters, defiant after the appeal. ©1999 John Hunt/OutRage! London Bolton 7 – Terry Connell to appeal to Europe Today, Friday, 5th March, the Court of Appeal dismissed Terry Connell’s appeal against sentence for consensual gay sex in private: behaviour that would be legal elsewhere in Europe. If he were heterosexual, he would … Grotesque Violation of Human Rights
Call for support outside the Court of Appeal The Bolton 7 have appealed against the verdicts and sentences handed out in February 1998. Five of the sentences were reduced on 11th February 1999: but the appeal of Terry Connell has been postponed until 10:30 Friday, 5th March, [Court 8, Court of Appeal, The Strand, London … Bolton 7 – Support Terry Connell’s Appeal
OutRage! plans “Vigil for Equality” outside the Lords A huge candlelight “VIGIL FOR EQUALITY” is being organised by OutRage! outside Parliament from 6-10 p.m. on Tuesday, 13th April, when the House of Lords votes on the age of consent. With placards emblazoned with the words “Equalise Consent! Abolish the Lords!” and “Let Young Gays Love … Vigil for Equality outside the Lords
OutRage! calls for better quality sex education to tackle abuse The Government’s abuse of trust clause in the new age of consent Bill is “inadequate, misguided and oppressive”, says OutRage!. “It fails to give young people sufficient protection against sexual abuse and unjustifiably criminalises consenting and loving relationships”, according to OutRage! spokesperson, Peter Tatchell. OutRage! … Abuse of Trust Proposals don’t go far enough
Call for Better Sex Education to Empower & Protect Young People OutRage! supports equality and is backing the campaign for an equal age of consent of 16 for everyone: gay, straight, and bisexual. Since September 1998 we have been engaged in an on-going review of issues concerning consent and protection, covering both homosexual and heterosexual … OutRage! Backs Equality at 16 – Join the Age of Consent Lobby
30 other closeted mps vulnerable to tabloid exposure The outing of Agriculture Minister Nick Brown by the threat of tabloid kiss-and-tell relevations about his private life has heen condemned by OutRage!. “There is no public interest justification for Nick Brown being pressured to disclose his sexuality”, said Peter Tatchell of OutRage!. “He is not a … Outing of Nick Brown condemned