sex and law

ILGA World Database

Global database covering the law relating to sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and sex characteristics. Available in English or Spanish, it outlines the legal framework in all UN member states, other states and sub-national jurisdictions; it also covers ratification of human rights treaties and UN human rights procedures, such as the Universal Periodic Review. Includes the text of laws and court decisions - usually in the original language - and links to UN documents and news reports. Has timelines and customisable maps, charts and graphs, as well as a comparison tool.

The Kerr/Haslam Inquiry Report

The report of the Kerr/Haslam Inquiry, which was concerned with how NHS services in Yorkshire dealt with concerns raised about two consultant psychiatrists, Dr William Kerr and Mr Michael Haslam, who were involved in the sexual abuse of psychiatric patients. The Inquiry’s report was published in July 2005 and is available here on the Gov.UK website, the website for the UK government.

Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine

The FFLM is a UK charity set up to develop and maintain the highest possible standards of competence and professional integrity in forensic and legal medicine. The FFLM covers professionals working in three related disciplines: forensic medical practitioners (forensic physicians, forensic pathologists, sexual assault examiners, and child physical and sexual assault examiners, forensic nurses and paramedics); medico-legal advisers; and medically qualified coroners. The website provides free access to some of the FFLM publications as well as providing information on news and events.

GayLawNet

Australian website providing information, news and resources concerning the law as it affects gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and intersex people around the world. Includes details of laws relating to children, discrimination, inheritance, partnership, property, sexual offences, superannuation and other topics in various jurisdictions around the world. There are also links to legislation, cases and news reports, some of which require subscription access.

Harvard Journal of Law and Gender

The Harvard Journal of Law and Gender began in 1978 and is published twice a year by Harvard Law School students. The journal is devoted to developing and advancing feminist jurisprudence, and to combining legal analysis with political, economic, historical and sociological perspectives. The journal contains articles, notes and book reviews. The website provides articles from Spring 2003 onwards.

OutRight Action International

Founded in 1990 to fill the gap between the international human rights movement and the gay rights movement, OutRight Action International (previously the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission) aims to advance the fundamental human rights of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, trans people, intersex people and people with HIV/AIDS. It combines traditional human rights techniques such as monitoring, documenting, advocating and public policy development with grassroots organising and supporting groups in developing countries.

National Association of Women and the Law

Website of the National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) a non-profit organisation established in 1974 to promote equality for women in Canada. The site has background information about the organisation, its aims and events. Research reports, briefs, open letters to government and press releases are provided in full text (PDF) on the site. These are focused on key issues of concern including women and the family, work and equality, social and economic rights, violence against women, immigration and refugee law and women's human rights.

Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation Law and Public Policy

The Williams Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law carries out multidisciplinary research and policy analysis regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. Its website has details of the Institute's projects and provides its policy papers, reports and briefings. LGBT FAQs are available, together with shareable infographics, interactive data and recommendations for carrying out surveys focusing on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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