Tag: gay marriage
Church of England gives up fight against same-sex marriage
The Church of England has effectively accepted defeat over same-sex marriage signalling that it will no longer fight against a change in the law.
Equal marriage survives ‘fatal motion’ in first House of Lords test
Peers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of equal marriage, following a controversial attempt by Lord Dear to have the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill thrown out. Lord Dear’s ‘fatal motion’ was rejected by a majority of 242 peers, including.
Same-sex marriage bill voted for by lords
Hundreds of people celebrated outside parliament as lords voted overwhelmingly in favour of same-sex marriage.
Minnesota to Become 12th U.S. State to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry
The Minnesota state legislature today passed historic freedom to marry legislation which will make Minnesota the 12th state in the nation – plus the District of Columbia – to legalize marriage for same-sex couples.
Australia missing out on ‘pink’ wedding dollars
The Perth wedding industry could be missing out on millions of dollars due to the continued non-existence of same-sex marriage in Australia.
Amnesty: failure to legislate for equal marriage may result in legal challenge
Amnesty International has warned of a likely legal challenge if Northern Ireland is left as the only part of the UK without marriage rights for same-sex couples.