Campaign for Homosexual Equality - Revision history

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	==References==		==References==
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	==President and Vice-Presidents==		==President and Vice-Presidents==

	Allan Horsfall was President of CHE until his death. That post ~~is now~~ vacant.		Allan Horsfall was President of CHE until his death. That post was vacant in 2021.

	~~Current~~ Honorary Vice-Presidents ~~are~~:		Honorary Vice-Presidents in 2021 were:

	*[[Martin Bowley]] QC		*[[Martin Bowley]] QC

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	[[Category:Campaigning groups]]		[[Category:Campaigning groups]]
	[[Category:ILGA members]]		[[Category:ILGA members]]
	[[Category: ~~Conference~~]]		[[Category: Conferences]]
	[[Category:Consortium members]]		[[Category:Consortium members]]

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	*1973: [[Morecambe]]<ref>John Chartres, "Homosexuals seek revision of discriminatory laws", ''The Times'' 9 April 1973</ref>		*1973: [[Morecambe]]<ref>John Chartres, "Homosexuals seek revision of discriminatory laws", ''The Times'' 9 April 1973</ref>
	*1974: [[Malvern]]; the conference "signalled a formal coalescence between the separate strands represented by GLF and CHE, and CHE's formal commitment to a policy of militant reformism".<ref>Jeffrey Weeks, ''Coming out: homosexual politics in Britain, from the nineteenth century to the present''. London: Quartet Books. ISBN 0-7043-3175-6. page 212.</ref>		*1974: [[Malvern]]; the conference "signalled a formal coalescence between the separate strands represented by GLF and CHE, and CHE's formal commitment to a policy of militant reformism".<ref>Jeffrey Weeks, ''Coming out: homosexual politics in Britain, from the nineteenth century to the present''. London: Quartet Books. ISBN 0-7043-3175-6. page 212.</ref>
	*1975: [[Sheffield]]		*1975: [[Sheffield]]
	*1976: [[Southampton]]		*1976: [[Southampton]]
	*1977: [[Nottingham]]		*1977: [[Nottingham]]
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Wessexman: /* Change to campaign */

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Change to campaign

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	In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences) <ref> https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2023/06/23/the-archives-of-the-campaign-for-homosexual-equality/ Blog marking 50th Anniv of 1st National CHE Conference in 1973 </ref>.		In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences) <ref> https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2023/06/23/the-archives-of-the-campaign-for-homosexual-equality/ Blog marking 50th Anniv of 1st National CHE Conference in 1973 </ref>.

	In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. [[Gay News]] reported that 2,500 attended <ref> Held 2 November 1974. Gay News issue 59 of 1974 </ref>		In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. [[Gay News]] reported that 2,500 attended <ref> Held 2 November 1974. Gay News issue 59 of 1974 </ref>.
	The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people. The following year, on 23 November 1975, a similar march and rally was held <ref> Gay News issue 84 Thousands on gay parade </ref>.		The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people. The following year, on 23 November 1975, a similar march and rally was held <ref> Gay News issue 84 Thousands on gay parade </ref>.

Wessexman: 1974 rally reported in Gay News.

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1974 rally reported in Gay News.

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	In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences) <ref> https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2023/06/23/the-archives-of-the-campaign-for-homosexual-equality/ Blog marking 50th Anniv of 1st National CHE Conference in 1973 </ref>.		In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences) <ref> https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2023/06/23/the-archives-of-the-campaign-for-homosexual-equality/ Blog marking 50th Anniv of 1st National CHE Conference in 1973 </ref>.

	In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people. The following year, on 23 November 1975, a similar march and rally was held <ref> Gay News issue 84 Thousands on gay parade </ref>.		In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. [[Gay News]] reported that 2,500 attended <ref> Held 2 November 1974. Gay News issue 59 of 1974 </ref>
			The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people. The following year, on 23 November 1975, a similar march and rally was held <ref> Gay News issue 84 Thousands on gay parade </ref>.

	CHE, together with its Scottish (SMG) and Northern Irish (USFI) equivalents, produced a draft Law Reform Bill in 1975		CHE, together with its Scottish (SMG) and Northern Irish (USFI) equivalents, produced a draft Law Reform Bill in 1975

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	In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences) <ref> https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2023/06/23/the-archives-of-the-campaign-for-homosexual-equality/ Blog marking 50th Anniv of 1st National CHE Conference in 1973 </ref>.		In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences) <ref> https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2023/06/23/the-archives-of-the-campaign-for-homosexual-equality/ Blog marking 50th Anniv of 1st National CHE Conference in 1973 </ref>.

	In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people. The ~~Following~~ year, on 23 November 1975, a similar march and rally was held <ref> Gay News issue 84 Thousands on gay parade </ref>.		In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people. The following year, on 23 November 1975, a similar march and rally was held <ref> Gay News issue 84 Thousands on gay parade </ref>.

	CHE, together with its Scottish (SMG) and Northern Irish (USFI) equivalents, produced a draft Law Reform Bill in 1975		CHE, together with its Scottish (SMG) and Northern Irish (USFI) equivalents, produced a draft Law Reform Bill in 1975

Wessexman: /* Change to campaign */ 1975 march and rally

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Change to campaign: 1975 march and rally

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	In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences) <ref> https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2023/06/23/the-archives-of-the-campaign-for-homosexual-equality/ Blog marking 50th Anniv of 1st National CHE Conference in 1973 </ref>.		In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences) <ref> https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2023/06/23/the-archives-of-the-campaign-for-homosexual-equality/ Blog marking 50th Anniv of 1st National CHE Conference in 1973 </ref>.

	In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people.		In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people. The Following year, on 23 November 1975, a similar march and rally was held <ref> Gay News issue 84 Thousands on gay parade </ref>.

	CHE, together with its Scottish (SMG) and Northern Irish (USFI) equivalents, produced a draft Law Reform Bill in 1975		CHE, together with its Scottish (SMG) and Northern Irish (USFI) equivalents, produced a draft Law Reform Bill in 1975

Wessexman: CHERT established.

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CHERT established.

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	The 2018 Annual Conference authorised the Executive Committee to explore ways forward for CHE, including possibly partnership with another organisation, and/or the transformation of CHE into a grant-awarding trust. The 2019 Conference authorised the EC to proceed with the formation of a 'trust' or equivalent to take over from CHE and be responsible for the marketing of ''Amiable Warriors''.<ref>https://c-h-e.org.uk/conference-decisions.shtml</ref>		The 2018 Annual Conference authorised the Executive Committee to explore ways forward for CHE, including possibly partnership with another organisation, and/or the transformation of CHE into a grant-awarding trust. The 2019 Conference authorised the EC to proceed with the formation of a 'trust' or equivalent to take over from CHE and be responsible for the marketing of ''Amiable Warriors''.<ref>https://c-h-e.org.uk/conference-decisions.shtml</ref>

	CHE like other organisations largely suspended its operations in 2020, but during 2021, a Transition Team was set up, comprising CHE's Executive Committee and Trustees, to implement the 2019 Conference decision. A new Charitable Incorporated Organisation was ~~planned to be~~ called [[CHERT]] (CHE Research Trust) ~~and to be~~ registered with the Charities Commission.<ref>https://c-h-e.org.uk/transition.shtml</ref>		CHE like other organisations largely suspended its operations in 2020, but during 2021, a Transition Team was set up, comprising CHE's Executive Committee and Trustees, to implement the 2019 Conference decision. A new Charitable Incorporated Organisation was then established called [[CHERT]] (CHE Research Trust). In 2022 it registered with the Charities Commission.<ref>https://c-h-e.org.uk/transition.shtml</ref>

	==Beginnings==		==Beginnings==

Wessexman: blog reference and minor editing

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blog reference and minor editing

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	[[File:CHElogo.png\|thumb\|CHE logo]]The '''Campaign for Homosexual Equality''' ('''CHE''') is one of the oldest gay rights organisations in the United Kingdom. It is a membership organisation which aims to promote legal and social equality for LGBT people in England and Wales. CHE was one of the two main English gay rights organisations of the 1970s, along with the [[Gay Liberation Front]], but during the 1980s organisations such as [[~~Stonewall (UK)~~]] and [[~~Peter Tatchell]]'s [[OutRage!~~]] became more influential. CHE had 2,800 members and 60 local groups by 1972. At its peak in the middle 1970s it was claiming 5,000 members and some 100 local groups. By the 1990s its membership had diminished.		[[File:CHElogo.png\|thumb\|CHE logo]]The '''Campaign for Homosexual Equality''' ('''CHE''') is one of the oldest gay rights organisations in the United Kingdom. It is a membership organisation which aims to promote legal and social equality for LGBT people in England and Wales. CHE was one of the two main English gay rights organisations of the 1970s, along with the [[Gay Liberation Front]], but during the 1980s and 1990s organisations such as [[OutRage!]] and [[Stonewall (UK)]] became more influential. CHE had 2,800 members and 60 local groups by 1972. At its peak in the middle 1970s it was claiming 5,000 members and some 100 local groups. By the 1990s its membership had diminished.

	CHE's activities included pressing for law reforms, providing educational material for use in schools, and attempting to influence the provision of medical, psychiatric and social services. Since the 1980s, CHE has continued to campaign, although with reduced membership the range of its activities have been greatly reduced.		CHE's activities included pressing for law reforms, providing educational material for use in schools, and attempting to influence the provision of medical, psychiatric and social services. Since the 1980s, CHE has continued to campaign, although with reduced membership the range of its activities have been greatly reduced.
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	In 1971 CHE members took part in the first major gay demonstration in London. On 28 August the Gay Day began in Hyde Park, followed by a march to Trafalgar Square, nominally to protest at the unequal [[age of consent]]. Between 500 and 1,000 marchers were reported to have attended.		In 1971 CHE members took part in the first major gay demonstration in London. On 28 August the Gay Day began in Hyde Park, followed by a march to Trafalgar Square, nominally to protest at the unequal [[age of consent]]. Between 500 and 1,000 marchers were reported to have attended.

	In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences).		In 1973 CHE held the first national gay rights conference in Morecambe (see below for a list of Conferences) <ref> https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsehistory/2023/06/23/the-archives-of-the-campaign-for-homosexual-equality/ Blog marking 50th Anniv of 1st National CHE Conference in 1973 </ref>.

	In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people.		In 1974 CHE organised a national Homosexual Equality Rally in London. The rally was supported by the women's movement and people from ethnic minorities. Where earlier actions had concentrated on legal protection from criminal persecution, this rally was part of gay and lesbian people starting to establish a distinct sexual identity. Those who turned out for the rally did so to support the extension of constitutional rights and universal values to lesbian and gay people.