Thirty years ago, the UK Government lifted the ban on LGBT+ people serving openly in the Diplomatic Service.

Over #LGBTHistoryMonth , we'll be exploring how the FCDO has transformed itself into a proud and inclusive employer of LGBT+ people.

#SafetoBeMe in Diplomacy
Until 1991, the UK barred LGBT+ people from serving the Diplomatic Service. Officials thought that the risk of blackmail was too high to allow anybody other than heterosexuals into the service.

#SafetoBeMe in Diplomacy
Prior to decriminalisation in 1967, internal guidance stated that gay men were not permitted to work as diplomats due to the risk of blackmail by a hostile intelligence service. It was the closest the FCO came to an official “line” on homosexuality.

#SafetoBeMe in Diplomacy
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