![May’s appointment to the role was initially criticised by some members of the LGBT/gay rightsmovement,[54] as she had voted against lowering the age of consent (in 1998) and against greateradoption rights for homosexuals (in 2002), voting in favour of civil partnerships.[55][56] May later stated, during an appearance on the BBC’s Question Time, that she had “changed her mind” on gay adoption.[57]Writing for Pink News in June 2010, May clarified her proposals for improving LGBT rights including measures to tackle homophobia in sport, advocating a need for ‘cultural change’ in British society.[58]
On 2 July 2010, May stated she would be supporting the previous Labour government’s anti-discrimination laws enshrined in the Equality Act 2010 though she had previously opposed this legislation.[59] The Equality Act came into effect in England, Wales and Scotland on 1 October 2010.[60]
On 17 November 2010, May announced the “socio-economic duty” legislation (also known as “Harman’s Law”) was to be scrapped.[61] The law would have required public bodies to consider how they can reduce socio-economic inequalities when making decisions about spending and services;[62] the legislation was part of the Equality Act which did not come into force in October and was put up for review.[63] (text via Theresa May - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)](http://i.imgur.com/p1FJl.jpg)
May’s appointment to the role was initially criticised by some members of the LGBT/gay rightsmovement,[54] as she had voted against lowering the age of consent (in 1998) and against greateradoption rights for homosexuals (in 2002), voting in favour of civil partnerships.[55][56] May later stated, during an appearance on the BBC’s Question Time, that she had “changed her mind” on gay adoption.[57]Writing for Pink News in June 2010, May clarified her proposals for improving LGBT rights including measures to tackle homophobia in sport, advocating a need for ‘cultural change’ in British society.[58]
On 2 July 2010, May stated she would be supporting the previous Labour government’s anti-discrimination laws enshrined in the Equality Act 2010 though she had previously opposed this legislation.[59] The Equality Act came into effect in England, Wales and Scotland on 1 October 2010.[60]
On 17 November 2010, May announced the “socio-economic duty” legislation (also known as “Harman’s Law”) was to be scrapped.[61] The law would have required public bodies to consider how they can reduce socio-economic inequalities when making decisions about spending and services;[62] the legislation was part of the Equality Act which did not come into force in October and was put up for review.[63] (text via Theresa May - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
