Progress has certainly been made, but it can still be really tough growing up gay. Homophobic bullying still wrecks too many young lives, and those teenagers questioning their sexuality are often more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. Despite the opportunities young people now have to interact with others online, isolation and acceptance in real life remains an issue, especially for those living away from our larger cities.
The repeal of Section 28 of the Local Government Act back in 2003 was heralded as the big breakthrough, removing the ban on councils "promoting" homosexuality and an attempt to prevent public money being spent on educational materials and projects. It was supposed to be the beginning of things getting better.
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