Kevin Spacey's Theatre Refuses To Answer Questions About Its Handling Of Complaints
Following concern from those alleging harassment by Spacey, BuzzFeed News asked the Old Vic a series of questions about its promised use of "external advisors" to help handle complaints. It said it was "not able to comment".
Kevin Spacey’s London Theatre Has Been Accused Of A “Breach Of Trust” By A Man Alleging The Star Assaulted Him
An actor who contacted the Old Vic's confidential helpline to allege that Spacey repeatedly groped him in 2013 said: "This is not confidential. It’s not private."
British Police Are Investigating Kevin Spacey Over An Alleged Sexual Assault In 2008
The Met is understood to have launched the investigation this week after a man made a complaint about an alleged incident in Lambeth.
Psychiatrists Have Issued A Historic Admission Of The Harm Done By Aversion Therapy
"We hold our hands up," said the Royal College of Psychiatrists, in a statement described by campaigners as a "milestone" in the history of LGBT rights.
Teenagers Are "Tossing A Coin" To Decide Which Gender To Put On Their Uni Application
UCAS insists that applicants state either "male" or "female" to register. Two parents of a nonbinary child told BuzzFeed News how they are campaigning to change this.
Armistead Maupin: I've Stopped Speaking To Trump-Supporting Family Members
With his Tales of the City series, Armistead Maupin changed the way LGBT people were depicted – and viewed – by the mainstream. Now, as his outrageous first memoir is published, he tells BuzzFeed News how he left his white supremacist upbringing behind to become an icon of LGBT literature.
This Is What It's Like To Be Given Electric Shocks To "Cure" You Of Being Gay
While studying for his A-levels, Jeremy Gavins was sent to NHS psychiatrists to "cure" his homosexuality. Here he tells BuzzFeed News how the treatment, forced on him by doctors, teachers, and the Catholic church, destroyed his life.
Teach Schoolchildren About PrEP, The HIV Prevention Drug, Says Major New Report
Exclusive: HIV Scotland's recommendations include new laws making sex education compulsory in all schools and ensuring pupils know about PrEP.
There's Been A Huge Rise In Hate Crimes Against LGBT People, A New Report Says
The figures were released as Stonewall launches its biggest campaign in years.
This Is Why "Good Morning Britain" Invited A "Gay Cure" Therapist On
Outrage followed Mike Davidson's appearance on ITV's morning show. But who is he and what is the real reason broadcasters invite him on?
This Labour Politician Says A Magazine Outed Her Against Her Will
"It wasn’t in my control and I do regret that – I think it was unfair," said former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale.
This Former Homeless Woman Is Setting Up Britain's First Shelter For LGBT People
“As a minority we are more at risk. But the sector hasn’t really responded to it.” Carla Ecola told BuzzFeed News why it's vital she sets up a homeless shelter for LGBT people.
A Judge In Northern Ireland Just Dismissed Two Cases Calling For Same-Sex Marriage
Campaigners and lawyers told BuzzFeed News that they will appeal.
This Is Why Men Meet For Sex In Public Toilets
“I was looking for some kind of acknowledgement of my existence.” Six men tell BuzzFeed News what leads them to seek sex in public toilets and how the police have cracked down on "cottaging".
A Uniqlo Assistant Told A Customer To Leave After She Kissed Her Girlfriend In The Changing Room
"Homophobia is truly alive and kicking," customer Amy Ashenden told BuzzFeed News.
This Is What Happened To Men Sent To Jail In England For Being Gay
Fifty years after homosexuality was partially decriminalised, Keith Biddlecombe tells BuzzFeed News about what happened when he was sent to prison in the 1950s, and the devastating tragedy that unfolded as a result.
A Boxing Champion "Has Been Reported To Police" After Tweeting About A Male Shop Worker Wearing Makeup
Exclusive: After Billy Joe Saunders tweeted a photo criticising a male shop worker for wearing makeup, the beauty adviser fought back, and told BuzzFeed News: "I wouldn’t be the same person today if it wasn’t for makeup."
This Study Shows That Hardly Anyone Knows The Most Important Thing About HIV Today
Most people still wrongly believe you can get HIV from having unprotected sex with someone who has the virus and is on effective treatment, a new survey has revealed.
People Are Showering The Tories' Power-Sharing Party With Rainbow Flags To Protest Its Stance On LGBT Rights
"I thought it would be good for anyone searching them to see loads and loads of rainbow flags, so they'll know that there's more love than hate in the world," the man behind the campaign told BuzzFeed News.
The Party The Tories Say They'll Share Power With Has Repeatedly Opposed LGBT Rights
“May cozying up with the DUP shows how little she cares for LGBTQ rights."