ABSTRACT
Yes. Section 28 of the Local Government Act (1998) was repealed in Scotland in 2000 and in England and Wales in November 2003. It banned local authorities from promoting ‘the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship’. Although it had never applied directly to individual schools, many teachers were confused about what the Act allowed, and felt unable to deal confidently with homophobic bullying. And many remain unaware that the law has changed. While the introduction of Section 28 tended to get plenty of publicity, it’s repeal was a much quieter affair, so some schools are not quite sure of its current status.
