Human Rights campaigner Claire Smith has also called on Families Minister Glenn Blakeney to explain how he plans to tackle Bermuda’s lack of protection for non-heterosexuals.Ms Smith added her voice to criticism of Mr Blakeney for breaking his promise to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation by the end of 2011.And she urged him to say what he means by vowing to address the matter “in the context of Bermuda” rather than simply adding the words ‘sexual orientation’ to the list of protected grounds under the Human Rights Act.Meanwhile former Culture Minister Dale Butler said it’s time to stop ignoring the issue and backed his party to make what he called a necessary change.Recently, outgoing Human Rights Commission chair Shade Subair said Mr Blakeney had reneged on his pledge to give non-heterosexuals a right to dignified and humane treatment by December 31.Ms Smith said: “I find it dishonest of Minister Blakeney not to stand by his word to Ms Subair.”She added that Mr Blakeney had also promised the Two Words and a Comma group that the Human Rights Act would be amended to include sexual orientation.Quoting directly from the Minister’s latest pledge, which he made in response to Ms Subair’s claims, Ms Smith continued: “Please can Minister Blakeney explain what he means by ‘the Ministry continues to work closely with the Department of Human Affairs with a view to determining what would be best suited in the context of Bermuda regarding Human Rights issues including the matter of sexual orientation’?“What further consultation is required? Over the last few years there has been exhaustive dialogue and examination of our Human Rights Act including extensive consultation from overseas experts.“The end result was a long list of improvements to our Human Rights Act rolled out in public meetings from one end of the Island to the other.“In this document was an amendment that included sexual orientation. It was widely acknowledged that homosexuals need protection from discrimination in our Human Rights Act.”Mr Blakeney declined to respond to Ms Smith’s request for clarity saying: “I have no further comment to make on the issue until such time that I decide to table proposed amendments.”Mr Butler twice tried to add sexual orientation to that list but was blocked by Cabinet, even though the PLP caucus had said it should go to a conscience vote.Now a Progressive Labour Party backbencher, Mr Butler said yesterday: “I truly believe the PLP will get on with it and make the necessary change.“While there has been some reluctance and hesitancy it will eventually get done. As the former Minister responsible for Human Rights I was told to get it done [by Cabinet under former Premier Alex Scott] and informed the Country only to be told the party had not been fully consulted.“We cannot keep ignoring the issue. The current Minister Glenn Blakeney has indicated his direction. We await his action.”Last November, Ms Smith highlighted the issue by placing an advert in The Royal Gazette for a homosexual house cleaner, stating “heterosexuals need not apply”, pointing out this is perfectly legal under the existing law.She said three people applied for the non-existent job, including a transgender from Atlanta, but the main point was to provoke debate.“I had amazing support from people, and many congratulated me on my courage to place the ad,” she said. “Bermuda is a funny place where everyone shoots off at the mouth but few really do anything. There was a huge amount of dialogue created, which is a good thing, and which was my intent.“Whether it furthers along the amendment is questionable.”Useful website:www.twowordsandacomma.com