Jeffrey Dudgeon

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Jeffrey Dudgeon

Country

Northern Ireland

Occupation

Politics, Activist

Notable Achievements

MBE

Description

Ulster Unionist Party councillor for Belfast City Council since 2014. Known for bringing a case to the European Court of Human Rights which successfully challenged Northern Ireland's laws criminalising consensual sexual acts between men in private. Appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (2012) for his services to the LGBTQ community. Also known as Jeff Dudgeon.

Further Reading/Research

• http://jeffdudgeon.com/
• https://minutes3.belfastcity.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=31
• http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/jeffrey-dudgeon-a-reformer-not-a-revolutionary-1.2111345

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