Tag: Marriage Equality
NI gay couples suffer ‘no grave breach of human rights’
Two gay couples barred from getting married in Northern Ireland have suffered no grave breach of their human rights, the High Court heard today.
Australia : Bleijie marriage equality support welcomed
Advocates have welcomed a change of heart on marriage equality from the Queensland MP who championed the repeal of that state’s Civil Union Act.
Tassie politicians explain their support for marriage equality
Three Tasmanian politicians on different sides of the political fence have explained why they backed the marriage equality motion that passed the Tasmanian parliament with overwhelming support last week.
Same-sex marriage referendum in Slovenia
The Slovenian National Assembly has decided that the referendum on same-sex marriage will be held on 20 December.
Isle of Man avoids segregation of English same-sex marriage law
“The government of the Isle of Man plans to incorporate same-sex marriage within the island’s main marriage legislation, the Marriage Act 1984. It will not replicate the flawed and discriminatory same-sex marriage law that was enacted for England and Wales in 2013, which created two separate marriage laws – the previously existing 1949 Act for opposite-sex couples only and the new 2013 Act for same-sex couples only.
Tasmanian Premier Backs Marriage Equality As Motion Passes State Parliament
Advocates say endorsement of a marriage equality motion by the Tasmanian Lower House with support from Premier Will Hodgman and many of his Liberal colleagues, sends a strong message to the federal MPs to back the reform.