Tag: England
Church of England rejects same-sex blessings
New guidance to bishops comes as England and Wales will see first gay marriage ceremonies take place next month.
Welcome progress on marriage; but urgent action needed on civil partnerships and Trans rights
LGBT Labour yesterday welcomes the Government’s announcement of the date for the first same sex marriage in England and Wales.
NI : Gay couple adopt boys from England
A gay couple say they have had to travel to England to adopt two children due to restrictions in the legal system in Northern Ireland.
Stonewall national bus campaign hits the streets
Throughout October almost 2,000 buses will carry the iconic Stonewall slogan ‘Some People Are Gay. Get Over It!’ to promote the charity’s ongoing work to secure equal marriage in Scotland and to tackle homophobic bullying in England and Wales.
Equal marriage receives Royal Assent
Moments ago the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act received Royal Assent.
UK parliament legalises same-sex marriage
Britain’s same-sex marriage bill was approved by lawmakers on Tuesday, meaning gay couples will be able to marry in England and Wales as of 2014.