BBC TV’s Newsnight reported last night that “adult content” filters being rolled out by UK internet service providers are letting plenty of pornography through – but blocking websites offering sex education and health advice. Bi Community News editor Jen Yockney…
Category: Politics
Bi MP made Justice Minister
In a small government reshuffle, Simon Hughes has replaced Lord McNally as Minister of State for Justice. He will be stepping down as deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats to take up ministerial office. Speaking after the announcement the central…
Weddings set for March 29th
Following the vote to legalise same-sex marriage in England and Wales earlier this year, the government has today published the timetable for implementation. The first same-sex weddings will be allowed to take place on Saturday 29th March 2014. The Scottish…
Bullying initiative in schools will address biphobia
An initiative to help drive out homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in secondary schools is being launched today by Minister for Women and Equalities Jo Swinson, during Anti-Bullying Week. At BiMedia we think this is the first time the UK…
First hurdle passed 98:15
The first reading of the same-sex marriage bill for Scotland passed in Holyrood this evening by 98 votes to 15. Around a quarter of all MSPs spoke during a well-mannered debate lasting about three hours. BCN magazine live-tweeted through the…