Taboo

Today’s taboo subject, bullying in education. Bullying is still a serious problem in schools and LGBTI students are at an increased risk of being bullied. To find out how we tackle bullying, Stuart Russell speaks to Tony Fenwick from Schools Out and LGBTI History Month. Annette Pryce, an openly gay school teacher. Lisa Kinnaird from Fife College Student Association and Dr Alasdair Allan MSP. MUSIC BY: www.bensound.com

Today’s taboo subject, bullying in education. Bullying is still a serious problem in schools and LGBTI students are at an increased risk of being bullied. To find out how we tackle bullying, Stuart Russell speaks to Tony Fenwick from Schools Out and LGBTI History Month. Annette Pryce, an openly gay school teacher and Lisa Kinnaird from Fife College Student Association. MUSIC BY: www.bensound.com

Today’s taboo subject, same sex marriage. The eyes of the world were on Ireland in 2015 when the people voted in favour of equal marriage. Stuart Russell speaks to YES Campaign co-founder and GLEN executive director, Brian Sheehan to find out more. MUSIC BY: www.bensound.com

Today’s taboo subject, hate crime. Hate crime is prevalent in the UK and in order to reach out to LGBTI+ people affected, Stuart Russell speaks to Andrew Bolland from Stop Hate UK and police officer, Kenny Craig. MUSIC BY: www.bensound.com

Today’s taboo subject, domestic abuse. Abuse affects around one in four LGBTI+ people in the UK. Stuart Russell speaks to Jo Harvey Barringer from Broken Rainbow to find out more. MUSIC BY: www.bensound.com

Today’s taboo subject, The Middle East. Being LGBTI+ in the Middle East can lead to discrimination and death. To understand more, Stuart Russell speaks to Kevin Steen and Amir Ashour who run LGBTI+ support organisations in Jordan and Iraq. MUSIC BY: www.bensound.com

Today’s taboo subject, suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day is on the 10th September and in order to understand more about suicide prevention, Stuart Russell speaks to Professor Rory O’Connor from the University of Glasgow. MUSIC BY: www.bensound.com

Today’s taboo subject, hunting. In order to understand more about controversial hunting in Africa and the reasons why it happens, Stuart Russell speaks to PETA representative, Kirsty Henderson and documentary photographer, David Chancellor. MUSIC BY: www.bensound.com