Appalling treatment of LGBTQ+ people in South Gloucestershire declared a 'UK emergency'

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A major report has exposed the appalling treatment suffered by LGBTQ+ people in South Gloucestershire – with campaigners calling it a “UK emergency”.

The 88-page study , led by the council and partner organisation The Diversity Trust, includes a total of 43 recommendations for improving lives.

LGBTQ+ advocates hailed it as “potentially groundbreaking and life-changing” for many marginalised people, both in the district and across the country.

The research report, called “Living Proud in South Gloucestershire: Understanding and improving the lives of LGBTQ+ communities”, was adopted by South Gloucestershire Council ’s cabinet at its meeting on Monday, December 8.

Officers will now