Tag: same-sex couples
HRC Statement on President Obama’s Proposal for Immigration Reform
Last Tuesday, in conjunction with a speech on immigration reform in Nevada, President Obama released the outline of his comprehensive immigration reform proposal. Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement in support:
Stonewall urges equal marriage supporters to contact MPs today
As the Government finally publishes its Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill to introduce equal marriage, Stonewall has urged supporters in England and Wales to write to their MPs calling on them to support the measure when it is debated on 5 February.
Joint statement on European Court judgment against sexual orientation discrimination
In its judgment in Eweida and Others v. United Kingdom, issued on 15 January, the European Court of Human Rights affirmed that the right to act in accordance with one’s religion may be limited in order to protect others from discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Landmark Strasbourg ruling: Religious beliefs are no reason to oppose rights of same-sex couples
Today the European Court of Human Rights ruled that religious beliefs may not justify opposing the rights of same-sex couples. British laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation were upheld.
Recognition of same-sex unions from abroad could help economy
Partnerships from 35 jurisdictions are to be recognized in Ireland.
LGBT Labour comments on the publication of the Marriage (Same Sex Couple) Bill
LGBT Labour comments on the publication of the marriage (same sex couples) bill, James Asser, co-chair of LGBT Labour said: