Census petition lobbies Downing Street website
A new petition demanding a question on homosexuality for the next UK census has been launched on the government’s official website.
Currently, lesbians and gay men are discounted from any specific mention in the survey, which measures Britain’s population in detail every decade.
“The current position is that no such question is likely to be included in 2011, meaning at least another decade
before we see such a question on what is the most important survey of the UK population. The survey will contain references to same-sex civil partnerships, so it makes no sense to then omit a question on sexual orientation, ” said a spokesperson for the Gay Police Association.
“At the 2009 Stonewall Workplace Conference, the Chief Executive of the Equalities & Human Rights Commission indicated clearly that the EHRC’s view was that such a question should be included in 2011, challenging the Office
of National Statistics position. As the UK authority on equality issues, the EHRC’s point of view should be taken seriously.
“In keeping with the proposed Single Equality Act, it is the perfect time to add a question on sexual orientation to the census. This government has an excellent record on LGB rights so far, please don’t tarnish that by accepting the ONS stance on this issue. Show courage and don’t make us wait yet another decade. The GPA National Executive Committee fully supports EHCR on this and invites you also to consider supporting this issue by adding your name to the petition.”
Sign the petition here:
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