Today, 29 Nov, Peter Gibson MP spoke in a debate marking 20 years since the repeal of Section 28.
Section 28 or Clause 28 was a legislative designation for a series of laws across Britain that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality" by local authorities
Peter spoke about his own personal experience growing up when the legislation was first introduced and how that impacted him as a gay teenager.
He went on to celebrate how acceptance for LGBT+ people has increased so much since he was a child and that although most anti-LGBT+ laws have been reversed, that there is still a need to ban conversion therapy and an active and ongoing fight for LGBT+ rights across the world.
In his closing remarks, Peter spoke about the importance of the UK being a leading example in LGBT rights across the world saying "‘There are over 70 countries in the world where it remains illegal to be gay, and some where it can result in a death sentence, there remains much to do.
"This Parliament with it’s out and proud gay, lesbian, bi and trans MPs can and should continue to be a light to others"
