Tag: Scotland
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.
DUP leader asked Scottish government to block gay couples from NI seeking marriage
The Scottish government has published a written request from DUP leader Arlene Foster asking that it restrict gay couples from Northern Ireland converting their civil partnerships to same-sex marriages in Scotland.
Scottish church says yes to same-sex marriage
Gay couples in Glasgow could now be married in a church after a historic vote by the Scottish Episcopal Church today.
Love Is GREAT Britain: A Welcoming Country For All
The UK is the first foreign government to participate in Pride in 10 cities across the U.S.
Coming out not a problem for sports fans
Most sports fans in England, Wales and Scotland would have no problem if their club signed a gay player despite a top football official claiming that he would not encourage stars to declare their homosexuality.
Four teenagers arrested after West Lothian LGBT meeting abuse
Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with homophobic abuse outside an LGBT meeting in West Lothian.