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Collecting ‘LGBTQ data’ on sexual orientation and gender identity

If you aren't counted, you don't count

Collecting ‘LGBTQ data’ on sexual orientation and gender identity

A number of publications were used to develop this guidance including: Getting Equalities Monitoring Right (ScottishTrans) and Do Ask Do Tell: Capturing data on sexual orientation and gender identity (Stonewall)

LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning

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Last updated: 25 May 2023