identity. She said that there was much misrepresentation around the issue of legal recognition of gender identity. Councillor Hagmann also referred to “abusive rhetoric” by politicians that is “trickling down and fuelling abusive speech on social media”.
The motion called on the council leader to write to Chief Superintendent Carol McGuire to ask what action is taking place in the region to address discrimination and protect the LGBT community.
The council will also review what steps are being taken the local authority itself, and The Progress Pride Flag is to fly from its buildings in support of local Pride activities.