Letter: Repeal Section 28

John Nicholson Donald Branch Neil Gerrard Mp

Sunday 31 October 1999 19:02 EST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Sir: There have been no successful prosecutions using this antiquated law, but substantial self-censorship. Teachers still feel unable to challenge homophobic bullying in schools, as has been shown by research. Adequate sex education, including on HIV, is impossible to achieve.

Surveys of MPs (by the George House Trust and Stonewall) show that there is no significant support in the House of Commons for maintaining this law. A one-line Bill could scrap it. There is no excuse for further delay.

JOHN NICHOLSON

Director, George House Trust

DONALD BRANCH

Director, Aled Richards Trust

NEIL GERRARD MP

Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group on AIDS

Manchester

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Letter: Repeal Section 28

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering