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5. Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: LGBTQ+ History Month

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:33 pm on 1 February 2022.

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Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour 4:33, 1 February 2022

I've got one final sentence. Homosexuality remains illegal in around 70 countries, and 11 of those still operate the death penalty. What discussions are you having with the UK Government to end that heinous crime?

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