Tag: Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland same-sex marriage bill passes first stage
A Westminster bill calling for same sex marriage in Northern Ireland has passed its first parliamentary stage.
Lady Portia to present on Pride World Radio
Northern Ireland’s most famous drag queen is to be introduced to a worldwide audience, after signing up for a weekly show on Pride World Radio.
Northern Ireland High Court Says OK To Be Second Class Citizens And Dismisses Gay Marriage Cases
The High Court in Belfast has today rejected a claim brought by a same-sex couple who got married in England and wanted to have their marriage legally recognised in Northern Ireland, and by two other couples who wished to challenge the failure of the Northern Ireland Assembly to legalise same-sex marriages.
Theresa May urged to apologise & compensate gay men
On the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, which is this Thursday, 27 July, the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, is being urged to “apologise and compensate men convicted under discriminatory anti-gay laws – both before and after the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality 50 years ago.”
Sexual Offences Act 1967: Reform and repression
The criminalisation of homosexuality did not end in the UK until 2013 – a full 46 years after the Sexual Offences Act 1967. So don’t be misled by the celebrations on 27 July, which will mark the fiftieth anniversary of this legislation.
Theresa May voices support for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
British leader also says she understands why LGBT+ community is worried about DUP deal.