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Ian McKellen joins march for LGBTQ+ equality in Commonwealth countries

posted by Kristi Wachter on
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Actor among protesters in central London highlighting laws in 29 countries where same-sex relationships remain illegal
The Guardian Guardian staff reporter
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Ian McKellen has joined a march against the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people in Commonwealth countries, calling it an “appalling situation”. The Lord of the Rings star and activist joined protesters in central London on Saturday to highlight laws in 29 Commonwealth countries where same-sex relationships remain illegal.
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Ian McKellen joins march for LGBTQ+ equality in Commonwealth countries
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