We are extremely delighted by the Employment Tribunal’s decision to uphold Stephen’s case. Stephen, as well as many other service users of our Helpline, is a clear example of how you can still be discriminated against simply for being gay.

The LGBT Excellence Centre Wales and Safer Wales are launching “Safe Space”, an exciting and innovative training programme that uses gameshow-style workshops and theatre performances to raise awareness around sexual orientation and gender identity issues in Welsh Schools. The programme aims to put in place a strategy for schools to be able to tackle bullying and discrimination against all minority groups, by delivering training opportunities and support to students, teachers, school staff, governors, school counsellors, and parents.

Another case of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation has hit Cardiff Employment Tribunal over the last 3 days, hearing the case of Stephen Price who claims to have been harassed by his line manager for being gay whilst being employed by the Presbyterian Church of Wales.

A series of workshops to tackle the problem of homophobic bullying among young people will take place in Cardiff schools this month.

Students at Willows High, Llanrumney High and Rumney High will take part in workshops and watch theatre performances as part of an initiative to raise awareness of bullying and discrimination against minority groups.

Last week saw a landmark ruling for all LGBT people, especially those living and working in Wales after the Bishop of Hereford was made to pay £47,345 in compensation to John Reaney, the gay man who brought a claim of discrimination claim against him.

The case of John Reaney, showed how LGBT people are still discriminated against in employment and how difficult it is for people not just to be aware of what their rights are, but also to access the support they need to fight for justice.