<h5><img class="alignnone wp-image-74941 size-full" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/67992/Exeter-Cathedral.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />Exeter Cathedral</h5><h2></h2><h2>Exeter</h2>A cathedral city in the South West of England. Exeter is home to around 130,000 people and is the county town of Devon.Starting life as a fortified Roman city, Exeter has a rich and varied history. It became an important religious centre when it's cathedral was built in the 11th Century. In the 19th Century the city was known for its wool. Exeter was bombed quite severely during World War 2 in the Baedecker Blitz.Nowadays, Exeter is one of the main business hubs of the South West, known for being the location of the Met Office and its prestigious university. Visitors come to Exeter to witness its fantastic architecture, proximity to the Devonshire countryside and excellent shopping choice.&nbsp;<h2>Gay Scene</h2>There is only one known <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/exeter-gay-bars-clubs/">gay bar</a> in Exeter, called The Vaults. And whilst the nightlife scene is small, the city is known to be very welcoming of gay visitors. Like the rest of the UK, most bars and clubs in Exeter are LGBT-friendly, and the large student population means a very liberal attitude towards homosexuality in general.There is an annual LGBT Pride parade and festival, held every summer.&nbsp;<h2>Getting to Exeter</h2>By planeThe Exeter Airport (EXT), located 4 miles from the city centre, offers a modest number of domestic connections and European flights, mostly through Flybe, as well as limited selection of seasonal and charter airlines.Bus 56 (56A/B) offers a regular service to the train station and bus station, but there is a limited route on Sundays and bank holidays. Tickets cost £3 and journey times are around the half-hour mark.Taxis can be pre-ordered in advance or hailed at the airport. Journey times into the city centre are around 12 minutes. You can expect to pay in the region of £20 per journey. The regular car hire companies can be found at the terminal.Alternatively, Bristol Airport is the region's most well-connected airport, and coach operator South West Falcon offers connections (with 1 change) that take less than 2 hours. You can pay on the bus, but it's cheaper to book in advance.By trainExeter St David's is Exeter's main station. It is on the London Paddington to Cornwall Line with journey time at about 3 hours. National services go up to Scotland and the north of England, depending on how far in advance you book. It may be cheaper (and quicker) to fly.St David's is 15 minutes' walk into the city centre, but there is a smaller station in downtown. Exeter Central is a good spot if you're planning to explore destinations around the region.By busExeter is served by National Express, Megabus and South West Falcon. Tickets can be extremely cheap, but travelling across the country can take a long time.&nbsp;<h2>Getting around Exeter</h2>On footExeter's city centre is small, so it is very easy to get around by walking. You will only really need to use other means of transport if you go further afield.By busExeter bus station is centrally located, and from here you can catch local and regional buses. Stagecoach South West offer the widest range of services. A weekly Megarider pass costs £14.50 and gets you anywhere on local Stagecoach services.By taxiThere are taxi ranks situated around the city centre, but these can get busy on weekends. It may be easier to pre-book taxis in advance to avoid long waits. UBER is also good option and can be cheaper than local taxis.&nbsp;<h2>Where to Stay in Exeter</h2>For a list of some of the best hotels in Exeter, please visit our <a href="https://www.travelgayhotels.com/Place/Exeter.htm">Gay Exeter Hotels page</a>.&nbsp;<h2>Things to See &amp; Do</h2>Exeter Cathedral - a fantastic example of gothic architecture that escaped Luftwaffe bombing in World War 2. The cathedral green is a great spot to relax and people watch in the summer, maybe with a picnic.Underground Passages - you can do tours of the city's medieval water system all through the year. Be warned that some sections of the tunnels can get quite narrow so these are not for the faint hearted.Exeter Quay - a picturesque and bustling spot to while away a sunny afternoon or dine on an evening. Throughout the year, a wide range of events take place here including street markets and dragon boat races.Gandy Street - this street is a treasure trove of quirky independent shops and boutiques. Perfect to get treats for yourself and souvenirs for friends and family. Author of the famous Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling apparently based Diagon Alley on this street.Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) - A beautiful Victorian museum. The RAMM has a fascinating collection coverying everything from the history of Exeter, ancient civilisations and taxidermy (of varying quality). Closed on MondaysThe Double Locks Pub - situated a short journey from the City Centre, this traditional boozer by the canal is a fantastic location to spend a summers afternoon. Famous for it's real ale selection and popular dog show.&nbsp;<h2>When to Visit</h2>Due to its geographic position, Exeter is prone to warm and dry summers and cool, wet winters. It does not get over-crowded with tourists, although the Christmas period and summer are slightly more bustling than other times of the year.The city's Pride festival has been held in May for the last few years, and there are other annual events including the South West Festival of Food &amp; Drink in May, the retro-themed Let's Rock Exeter in July and the Respect Festival in June.

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IVF treatment is available for lesbian couples too.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

On November 30, 2000 a bill was signed to make the ages of consent equitable, regardless of gender.  The law came into effect on August 1, 2001.  The age of consent for men who have sex with men was reduced from 18 to 16, on par with different sex individuals.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

A bill was signed to reduce the age of consent for men who have sex with men from 21 to 18.

The Sexual Offenses Act made sex between two men legal in 1967*, but it was only legal between consenting men who were 21 or older, whereas the age of consent for different sex couples was 16. 
 
*Sex between more than two men remained illegal until later.

Sexual activities between two or more men were illegal prior to 1967, and therefore, the age of consent was irrelevant; it was all illegal.

The 3-month deferral for MSM has been dropped in England, Wales and Scotland. Instead, donors of any gender will be asked about their recent sexual activity, and those who have only had one sexual partner within the last 3-months will be eligible to donate. 
Northern Ireland is due to follow suit with these changes in September 2021.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

In 2017, the 3-month blood donation rule came into force at blood donation centres in Scotland in November, and in early 2018 in England.

Following an evidence-based review by the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) the lifetime ban was reduced to a 1-year deferral period in England, Wales, and Scotland.

In reaction to the HIV/AIDS crisis, MSMs were banned from donating blood for life. 

Previous law repealed by section 122 of the Local Government Act 2003.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 stated that local authorities could not "intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality" or "promote the teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship". The law did not create a criminal offence, leaving staff to fear losing their jobs if they breached the rules. 

Legal gender recognition is possible in all four constituent countries of the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) as per the Gender Recognition Act (2004, in effect 2005). Section 1 of the law states that "any person of either gender" who is aged at least 18 can make an application for "a gender recognition certificate" on the basis of— (a) living in the other gender, or (b) having changed gender under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom. These certificates are issued by a Gender Recognition Panel. 
The law includes the following requirements for obtaining such certificate: (1) a "gender dysphoria" diagnosis, proved through two reports (one by a registered medical practitioner or psychologist specialised in gender dysphoria, and another one made by a registered medical practitioner); (2) having lived in the “acquired gender” for two years before filing the application, proved through different means (such as a statutory declaration or documents where their gender identity is stated -i.e. pay slips, benefit documentation, bank statements, utility bills); (3) a statutory declaration showing intention "to continue to live in the acquired gender until death"; (4) spousal consent, if the applicant is married or in a civil partnership (partner must consent to the marriage or partnership continuing after the issue of the full gender recognition certificate).

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

According to ILGA, laws in force in United Kingdom do not regulate or restrict sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression change efforts (SOGIECE), regularly known as “conversion therapies”. 
 
Conversion therapy ban has been discussed for many years. Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised to ban conversion therapy in July 2020 and this was reiterated in the 2021 Queen's Speech. In March 2022, the plans were dropped, only for a partial U-turn just hours later when the government announced that the ban would go ahead but not cover trans people. 
 
On January 17 2023, the government announced they'd pass a new law to include transgender people in the conversion therapy ban. 
 
Since 2023, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has failed to comment on actually banning practices of Conversion therapy. He is known to be Anti-LGBTQ, and preaches "Save the kids"

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

LGBT discrimination in Great Britain is illegal, but Northern Ireland only offers limited anti-discrimination laws.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Employment discrimination protections in the UK stem from several peices of legislation, which were combined into the wide-ranging Equality Act 2010. There are, however, exemptions for certain occupations (such as religious organisations).

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000 repealed all criminal provisions regarding homosexuality; setting an equal age of consent for sexual activity between men.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

**LEGAL, WITH RESTRICTIONS** 
The Sexual Offences Act of 1967 legalized sexual acts between two men who were 21 or older (Excluding men serving in the military), but it placed new restrictions on sex for men who have sex with men. The act prohibited sex in places where a third party was likely to be present.

The Offences Against the Person Act 1861 lowered the maximum penalty to life imprisonment. 
 
Subsequent laws, such as The Labouchere Amendment (Section 11 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885) redefined the offence and allowed for other punishments, for example Oscar Wilde was sentenced to two years hard labour in 1895, and in 1952 Alan Turing was chemically castrated. 
 
Female homosexuality and sexual acts were not addressed in the law, and therefore, they technically would have been legal, though the law often applied the law towards women.

Under the Buggery Act 1533, which recieved Royal Assent from King Henry VIII in 1534, homosexuality in what is now the United Kingdom was punishible by death. 
 
It was replaced in whole by the Offences Against the Person Act 1828, which carried the same punishment until repealed in 1861.

For Local Authorities they would be bound by Equality Act 2010 and have a duty under Public Sector Equality Duty. For private landlords would be bound by Equality Act 2010

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland came into force on 13 January 2020.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Marriage equality in Northern Ireland was brought into line with the rest of the UK via the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019.

Came into force as of March 29th, 2014 . Same-sex marriage is still unrecognized fully in some parts of the UK (such as Northern Ireland).

The legislation allowed religious organisations to opt in to marry same-sex couples should they wish to do so and protected religious organisations and their representatives from successful legal challenge if they did not wish to marry same-sex couples.

The Civil Partnership Act (2004). 
 
Under the Act, same-sex couples can register a civil partnership, which has almost the same legal effects, rights and obligations as marriage does for mixed-sex couples. For that reason, civil partnership is sometimes called ‘gay marriage’. However, legally, it is not marriage, but is a separate, segregated system

The Ministry of Defence were forced to change their stance on when the European Court of Human Rights ruled in September 1999 that the then current ban on gays in the military was unlawful.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

The Sexual Offences Act of 1967 explicitly made serving in the military as an openly gay/bi man illegal.  Prior to this act, it was illegal for a man to have sex with another man entirely, and therefore, it was also illegal.

Same-sex sexual activity was illegal for men, and therefore, these individuals were not permitted in the military.

In 2021 the UK government said (in response to a petition) that legal recognition of non-binary gender identity would have "complex practical consequences for other areas of the law, service provision and public life", and said that they felt existing legislation allowing people to change their legal gender went far enough. Courts have, however, ruled that people with non-binary identities are protected from discrimination by the Equality Act. On 4 October 2023, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asserted his stance on gender identity in a speech Wednesday, stating it was “common sense” that “a man is a man and a woman is a woman”. 

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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