LGBT International Rights
Debate between Baroness Wilcox of Newport and Baroness Sugg(4 years, 2 months ago)
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Baroness Sugg (Con)
I agree with my noble friend: it is right that sports bodies have the discretion to set their own rules on these issues.
Baroness Wilcox of Newport (Lab) [V]
My Lords, like my noble friend Lord Browne of Ladyton, I have issues with the regime in Poland. I welcome the Minister’s recent answer, but can I press her slightly further to confirm whether the UK Government, with allies, are exploring any further steps to support the LGBT population of Poland?
Baroness Sugg (Con)
My Lords, we are working closely with allies to support the LGBT community in Poland. Recently, we have seen concerning reports of local councils and regional administrations in Poland making themselves free of LGBT ideology. We are also working with all our allies to make it clear that we oppose all forms of discrimination and are committed to protecting and promoting the rights and freedoms of LGBT people in Poland.