[PAR] [TLE] LGBT rights in the United Kingdom [SEP] Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in the United Kingdom have evolved dramatically over time. [PAR] [TLE] LGBT rights in Northern Ireland [SEP] Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Northern Ireland are the least advanced in the United Kingdom and Ireland, lagging behind Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland respectively.  It was the last country in the United Kingdom to legalise same-sex sexual activity, the last to end a lifetime ban on blood donations by men who have sex with men and since 2015 is the only part of western Europe to prohibit same-sex marriage.  Progress on LGBT rights has mostly been achieved during direct rule by the Government of the United Kingdom or through court action rather than local legislative reform, due to the veto power wielded by the anti-LGBT Democratic Unionist Party and its allies under Northern Ireland's power-sharing system.  ILGA rates Northern Ireland as the worst place in the United Kingdom for LGBT people, with 74% equality of rights compared to 86% LGBT equality in the United Kingdom overall and 92% equality in Scotland.  LGBT rights campaigner Peter Tatchell describes Northern Ireland as "the most homophobic place in western Europe".
[PAR] [TLE] LGBT rights in the United Kingdom [ SEP ] Lesbian , gay , bisexual , and transgender ( LGBT ) rights in the United Kingdom have evolved dramatically over time . [PAR] [TLE] LGBT rights in Northern Ireland [ SEP ] Lesbian , gay , bisexual , transgender ( LGBT ) rights in Northern Ireland are the least advanced in the United Kingdom and Ireland , lagging behind Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland respectively . It was the last country in the United Kingdom to legalise same - sex sexual activity , the last to end a lifetime ban on blood donations by men who have sex with men and since 2015 is the only part of western Europe to prohibit same - sex marriage . Progress on LGBT rights has mostly been achieved during direct rule by the Government of the United Kingdom or through court action rather than local legislative reform , due to the veto power wielded by the anti - LGBT Democratic Unionist Party and its allies under Northern Ireland 's power - sharing system . ILGA rates Northern Ireland as the worst place in the United Kingdom for LGBT people , with 74 % equality of rights compared to 86 % LGBT equality in the United Kingdom overall and 92 % equality in Scotland . LGBT rights campaigner Peter Tatchell describes Northern Ireland as " the most homophobic place in western Europe " .
While LGBT rights have evolved dramatically in the UK, one small member country bordering the Republic of Ireland has lagged behind and was the last to legalise what?
While LGBT rights have evolved dramatically in the UK , one small member country bordering the Republic of Ireland has lagged behind and was the last to legalise what ?
same-sex sexual activity
same-sex sexual activity