Tag: gay marriage
‘We believe the County Court got it wrong’ – Daniel McArthur bids to overturn #ashers discrimination ruling
Today Ashers Baking Company will launch their appeal in a bid to overturn a judge’s ruling that they had broken discrimination laws after they refused to bake a cake with a message supporting gay marriage.
Peter Tatchell : I’ve changed my mind on the gay cake row. Here’s why
Like most gay and equality campaigners, I initially condemned the Christian-run Ashers Bakery in Belfast over its refusal to produce a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan for a gay customer, Gareth Lee.
New poll shows more Anglicans back same-sex marriage
Anglican churchgoers who support same-sex marriage outnumber those opposed to it for the first time, according to a new poll.
Advocates call for marriage equality free vote as Libs squabble over plebiscite
Advocates say the unwillingness of conservative Liberal politicians to abide by the outcome of a marriage equality plebiscite shows the issue should be resolved quickly in parliament without an expensive public vote.
Saudi Arabia: Religious Police Arrest two Gay Couples for Getting ‘Married’
These two gay couples were on their honeymoon when the flat in Saudi Arabia was raided by religious police.
Australia : Widower wins fight to have same-sex marriage recognised
A gay British widower has received an apology from the premier of South Australia after state authorities refused to recognise his marriage when his husband died.