Florida becomes latest state to finally ban repugnant ‘gay panic’ defence

The state of Florida is finally banning the controversial “gay panic” defence that can be used in sexual assault offences against LGBTQ+ people. The legal strategy was eliminated from valid legal defences in Florida courts on Wednesday (25 January) by Democratic senate leader Lauren Book. The so-called “gay panic” defence – also known as the … Continue reading Florida becomes latest state to finally ban repugnant ‘gay panic’ defence