Legislation
Local Government Bill 2000, Local Government Bill 2002-03, Local Government Act 1988 (c.?9)
News and Media
BBC: Tory dilemma on clause 28, Gay Conservatives: Howard Backs Section 28 Rethink, Guardian Education: Teachers hail end of Section 2, Guardian Politics: Lords debate parental veto on s, Guardian Unlimited: My daughter is just fine, Guardian: Alas, the new leader cannot see it was a, Guardian: Duncan Smith avoids section 28 showdown, Guardian: Duncan Smith defends stance on section 2, Guardian: Duncan urges Tories to end gay taboo, Guardian: Portillo leads Tory foes of section 28
BBC: The Section 28 Battle
Examines the debate in 2000 about the attempted repeal of Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 which forbids the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Explains what it is, key stories about England and Wales, Scotland, personal views and public forum.
Christian Institute: Briefing Paper - Section 28
Includes facts, Biblical arguments, church positions and key points on why Section 28 should not be repealed.
Equality Network: Protect All Our Children
Resources for a campaign to repeal Section 28 in Scotland.
Gay and Lesbian Humanist: Section 28
Index of articles from the magazine related to Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 in the UK.
Gay Men's Health: Section 28
Information about Section 28 and local government, schools, youth services, social services and libraries.
Guardian Politics: Section 28 Timeline
Follow the history of Section 28 starting with its introduction in Parliament in December 1987.
Knitting Circle: Section 28
Explains the history of the clause and gives a timeline of attempts to repeal it in both England and Wales, and Scotland. Bibliography, press clippings and full text.
MORI: Public Attitudes To Section 28
Results of a poll taken in February 2000 purportedly measures the public's reactions to a possible ban on Section 28 which bans local authorities from promoting homosexuality in schools. However, the phrasing of the questions is very odd. For the Daily Mail newspaper.
OutRage Briefing: Section 28
Campaign site includes the current status of legislation, position statement, timeline, press releases, press clippings and web resources for further reading.
OutUK OutSpoken: Section 28 Update
News, government plans and background briefing. Links to the Local Government Act 1988 c. 9 Section 28.
Stonewall Issue Bank: Section 28
Details of its repeal on 18 September 2003 including transcripts of debates in the House of Commons and the House of Lords.