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==May and LGBT Rights==
==May and LGBT Rights==
In the past, Theresa May voted against equalising the age of consent for same-sex interactions, voted twice against permitting same-sex couples to jointly adopt children, and voted against a bill that would repeal Section 28, an education regulation that forbid teachers to speak about homosexuality at all unless it was related to [[Sexually transmitted disease|STDs]].<ref> https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/10426/theresa_may/maidenhead/divisions?policy=826 </ref>
In the past, Theresa May voted against equalising the age of consent for same-sex interactions, voted twice against permitting same-sex couples to jointly adopt children, and voted against a bill that would repeal Section 28, an education regulation that forbid teachers to speak about homosexuality at all unless it was related to [[Sexually transmitted disease|STDs]].<ref> https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/10426/theresa_may/maidenhead/divisions?policy=826 </ref>
==May and religion==
To the dismay of many secularists, and causing much controversy in the United Kingdom, May said that "God helps me make many difficult decisions", particularly relating to [[Brexit]]<ref> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/27/theresa-may-says-christian-faith-helps-make-difficult-decisions/ </ref>.
==May and Privacy Law==
May's Investigatory Powers Act was signed into law in December 2016, which requires all internet service providers (ISPs) to store every IP's internet history in the United Kingdom. This information can then be accessed via warrants issued by a special Investigatory Powers Commissioner or the courts.<ref>https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/2017/04/is-the-snoopers-charter-going-to-invade-your-privacy/</ref><ref>http://privacylawblog.fieldfisher.com/2017/the-investigatory-powers-act-2016-a-snoopers-charter-or-a-legitimate-surveillance-tool-for-todays-society/</ref><ref>http://www.fintech.finance/01-news/using-the-internet-against-you/</ref>
==See also==
==See also==
* [[British politics]]
* [[British politics]]