A DEMONSTRATION is being planned to urge the UK Government and Glasgow 2014 organisers to speak out against homophobia and transphobia in the Commonwealth.
Campaigners from the Peter Tatchell Foundation plan to march on 10 Downing Street tomorrow to urge David Cameron to declare his support for non-discrimination.
Mr Tatchell said he wants the Prime Minister to speak out against homophobia and transphobia occurring in Commonwealth countries.
He said: "We also want him to express his public support for Article 7 of the Commonwealth Games Federation constitution, which prohibits any form of discrimination - including discrimination in athlete selection for the national teams."
According to the organisation, 42 of the 53 member countries of the Commonwealth criminalise homosexuality, with penalties up to life imprisonment in at least seven member states, and even the death penalty in some states.
Mr Tatchell added: "Given the extreme homophobia and transphobia in most Commonwealth countries, it is very unlikely most national selection committees would allow LGBTI athlete to compete at Glasgow.
"David Cameron can help by making clear such discrimination is incompatible with Commonwealth Games values and rules."
The Peter Tatchell Foundation has already written to the Commonwealth Games organisers to urge them to ensure all Commonwealth countries pledge their commitment to Article 7.
A Glasgow 2014 spokesman said: "Glasgow 2014 is a diverse and inclusive organisation and in line with the Commonwealth Games core value of equality, aims to engage individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation."
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