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A Proposed Framework for the Sexuality Equality Scheme Appendix 1 – Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme (SOES) Mayor of London Greater London Authority Consultation draft Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme From isolation to inclusion November 2006 (Draft V20 BMAC 28 November 2006 Version) The Greater London Authority’s Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme – MMB draft 23 October 2006 Contents page Foreword by Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London 2 Foreword by Lee Jasper, Mayor’s Policy Director, Equality and Policing 3 Section 1: Introduction and background Issues for LGB Londoners 5 The Greater London Authority 6 Organisational structure 9 Section 2: The Greater London Authority’s Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme What is a Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme? 10 The Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme 2005-2008 10 Section 3: The Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme Action Plan Part 1 - Issues & key objectives for the Sexual Orientation Equality 14 Scheme Action Plan Part 2 – Detailed Action Plan 25 Part 3 - The London Assembly’s strategic deliverables 33 Section 4: Appendices Appendix 1 – Staff at the Greater London Authority with sexual 38 orientation equality responsibilities Appendix 2 – Terminology 40 Appendix 3 – LGB historical timeline 42 Appendix 4 – The legal context 45 Appendix 5 – Useful Resources 48 From Isolation to Inclusion – MMB draft 23 October 2006 1 The Greater London Authority’s Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme – MMB draft 23 October 2006 Foreword by Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London This section will be added prior to final publication Ken Livingstone Mayor of London From Isolation to Inclusion – MMB draft 23 October 2006 2 The Greater London Authority’s Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme – MMB draft 23 October 2006 Foreword by Lee Jasper, Mayor’s Policy Director, Equality and Policing This section will be added prior to final publication From Isolation to Inclusion – MMB draft 23 October 2006 3 The Greater London Authority’s Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme – MMB draft 23 October 2006 Section 1: Introduction and background Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people are represented in every community in London, one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the world. The LGB community make a significant cultural, social, and economic contribution to London and although there is no hard data on the numbers of LGB people, as sexual orientation is not a specific category in the National Census, it is estimated that LGB people make up 10 percent of London’s population. For years, successive governments have legislated against LGB people in the UK, rather than legislating in their favour. London’s LGB communities have faced many challenges over the years but have also flourished as a visible and vibrant community. While there have been positive civil and human rights improvements for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in recent times, these communities still face open hostility, discrimination and prejudice. This scheme will outline the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) commitment to ensure that London becomes a beacon of good practice around sexual orientation equality, which recognises the impact of compounded discrimination, and actively promotes a cultural shift towards full social integration for LGB people in London and influence change across the UK. The purpose of the GLA Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme (SOES) is to outline in one document the methods the GLA uses now, and will use in the future, to ensure it promotes LGB equality and challenges discrimination and prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation. It also outlines the work already carried out to promote sexual orientation equality and its outcomes and priorities for action over the coming 2 years. The GLA’s aim is to make sexual orientation equality a central part of its work by putting it at the centre of policy making, strategy formulation, service delivery and employment practice. The document covers work the GLA does and work undertaken in partnership with the four other GLA group organisations London Development Agency (LDA), the London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA), Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA), and Transport for London (TfL). It is intended that this document will be of particular interest to those organisations working in partnership with the GLA, including the GLA group, who are also working towards the promotion of sexual orientation equality. It will be used by the GLA itself, as a public record of our policy and work relating to sexual orientation equality and a detailed internal sexual orientation equality action plan will be monitored and integrated into our business planning process. The GLA recognise that LGB people choose a range of terms to describe themselves and their community. The GLA has chosen to call this document the Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme, as it is the most widely accepted umbrella term used in UK and European lesbian, gay and bisexual politics. This document also serves transgender people that identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. From Isolation to Inclusion – MMB draft 23 October 2006 4 The Greater London Authority’s Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme – MMB draft 23 October 2006 Issues for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Londoners Employment: Despite the introduction of the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003, which makes homophobic discrimination in the workplace illegal, many1 LGB people still feel unable or unsafe to reveal their sexual orientation at work. LGB employees now find themselves in the position where they are protected from discrimination in the work place, but employers fail to acknowledge, or are unaware of their legal responsibilities, and may leave themselves open to legal challenge. Homophobic Crime: Reports of homophobic crimes in London have increased according to figures from the 2Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). However, the MPS is confident that the increase is not necessarily illustrating more attacks, but instead that more victims are coming forward to report that they have experienced crime and that confidence is increasing. While the MPS actively tackles this issue with the cooperation of the LGB community, under reporting remains a pressing matter. Many LGB people do not report crime perpetrated against them for a variety of reasons, some are historical, other include a lack of confidence in the judicial system, or that appropriate action will be taken. Others report but withdraw all allegations should the case go to court as LGB people still feel that they themselves will be criminalised by the judicial system. The situation has however improved following the introduction of Criminal Justice Act in 2003, which recognises homophobia as an aggravating criminal factor. Education: The Mayor is concerned about the 3level of homophobic bullying present in London’s schools, which reflects the position across the country. While many schools are aware that this form of bullying takes place, only a minority have specific anti-homophobic bullying clauses within their policies and practices. Peer isolation may lead LGB young people to truant, under achieve, experience mental health problems, or ultimately leave the education system, which may lead to longer-term social problems beyond school age. Homelessness: Recent research published by 4Shelter and Stonewall Housing Association states that most local authorities and housing providers do not monitor sexual orientation of clients. Therefore, they do not have a clear picture of the problem of LGB homelessness, or how to respond to clients needs. 5Research by the YMCA in Sussex found that as many as one in five young people who are homeless in East Sussex are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), and these may reflect nationwide figures. Health: LGB people are at a similar risk to other people of suffering serious mental health issues. This risk is intensified, however, by the problems many may have to face as a result of their sexual orientation. Low self esteem, few positive role models, social isolation, media stereotyping and lack 1 Centre Piece (2006) Gay Pay in the UK, Reza Arabsheibani, Alan Marin & Jonathan Wadsworth 2 Metropolitan Police Service (2006) Crime reporting figures 12 months to July 2006 3 Terrence Higgins Trust (1997) Playing it Safe: responses of secondary school teachers to lesbian and gay pupils - Douglas, Warwick, Kemp, & Whitty 4 Shelter and Stonewall Housing (2005) Sexual Exclusion: issues and best practice in lesbian, gay and bisexual housing and homelessness 5 Hove YMCA (2006) Spectrum - Out on my own From Isolation to Inclusion – MMB draft 23 October 2006 5 The Greater London Authority’s Sexual Orientation Equality Scheme – MMB draft 23 October 2006 of support/services can lead to high levels of depression, substance misuse or self-harming behaviour. Although there is little research documenting 6tobacco use prevalence among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) populations, preliminary studies indicate that gay men and lesbians tend to smoke more than their heterosexual counterparts. Several small studies show that smoking rates among gays and lesbians are high and increasing rapidly. The Mayor has a duty to promote health and these and many other health issues that impact on the lives of LGB Londoner’s will be considered as part of a developmental health programme as highlighted in the 7scheme’s action plan. Service provision: London aims to be one of the 8most gay-friendly cities in the world, with a proud LGB history. However, service provision does not reflect this position.
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