Out in Office: LGBT Legislators and LGBT Rights Around the World

Out in Office: LGBT Legislators and LGBT Rights Around the World

Out In Office - CoverEven when present in small numbers, LGBTQ legislators have a direct and significant effect on the enactment of pro-LGBTQ legislation. This report investigates the link between the presence of LGBTQ Members of Parliament (MPs) around the world and the enactment of laws that ensure equity and protection for LGBTQ persons. The report highlights that LGBTQ MPs are symbols of progress which reinforce new norms of (voting) behavior.