Dealing with homophobic bullying in schools has been hindered by the legacy of section 28, it has been suggested. Communications officer at gay rights campaign group Stonewall Gary Nunn argued that since the 2003 abolition of this policy, which prohibited the 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools, educational institutions have struggled to deal with the issue. He said that teachers lack the confidence to approach the subject 'because that law was in place and they were totally confused about what they were legally allowed to say and do'. Mr Nunn referred to Stonewall's Education For All campaign, which is 'geared towards undoing that legacy', including providing resources to schools to help them combat homophobic bullying. The organisation's 2007 School Report suggested that 65 per cent of young lesbian, gay and bisexual pupils have experienced bullying as a result of their sexuality, rising to 75 per cent for those attending faith schools. ...
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Dealing with homophobic bullying in schools has been hindered by the legacy of section 28, it has been suggested. Communications officer at gay rights campaign group Stonewall Gary Nunn argued that since the 2003 abolition of this policy, which prohibited the 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools, educational institutions have struggled to deal with the issue. He said that teachers lack the confidence to approach the subject 'because that law was in place and they were totally confused about what they were legally allowed to say and do'. Mr Nunn referred to Stonewall's Education For All campaign, which is 'geared towards undoing that legacy', including providing resources to schools to help them combat homophobic bullying. The organisation's 2007 School Report suggested that 65 per cent of young lesbian, gay and bisexual pupils have experienced bullying as a result of their sexuality, rising to 75 per cent for those attending faith schools. ...