Category: homosexuality

The truth about gay marriage: legally there is nothing to be gained – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted June 5th, 2013 in bills, civil partnerships, equality, homosexuality, marriage, news, sexual orientation discrimination by sally

“The law pertaining to same-sex relationships has come a long way. Until the Sexual Offences Act 1967, homosexual relationships were illegal. Until the Civil Partnership Act 2004, there was no way of formalising a homosexual relationship. The debate has now moved to the more intricate matters surrounding the nature of that formalisation, with many people now campaigning for a law which would allow gay marriage.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 4th June 2013

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Myths and Realities about Equal Marriage – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 20th, 2013 in bills, civil partnerships, equality, homosexuality, human rights, marriage, news, teachers by sally

“The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill is back before Parliament today for the ‘Report Stage’. The latest version of the Bill is here, updated explanatory notes here, and the full list of proposed amendments here. Predictably, the amendments are the focus of much controversy.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 20th May 2013

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Gay marriage: Review of civil partnerships possible but not until 2019 – BBC News

Posted May 17th, 2013 in bills, civil partnerships, homosexuality, marriage, news by sally

“Ministers have said they are prepared to review whether civil partnerships should be extended to heterosexual couples but not until 2019.”

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BBC News, 17th May 2013

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High Court backs ban against teacher who condemned ‘homosexual lifestyle’ – The Independent

Posted April 12th, 2013 in disciplinary procedures, freedom of expression, homosexuality, human rights, news, professional conduct, teachers by sally

“The High Court has upheld a classroom ban on a Christian school teacher who condemned the ‘homosexual lifestyle’ in front of pupils.”

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The Independent, 12th April 2013

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‘Gay? Prove it then – have you read any Oscar Wilde?’: Judges accused of asking lesbian asylum seekers inappropriate questions – The Independent

Posted April 4th, 2013 in asylum, homosexuality, judiciary, news, sexual orientation discrimination, tribunals by sally

“Have you ever read Oscar Wilde? Do you use sex toys? Why have you not attended a Pride march? These are just some of the questions that have been asked of lesbian asylum seekers in what one academic says shows shocking levels of ignorance and prejudice among tribunal judges.”

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The Independent, 4th April 2013

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Ban on ‘ex-gay, post-gay and proud’ bus advert criticised but lawful – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted March 26th, 2013 in advertising, complaints, homosexuality, news, transport by sally

“In a judgment which is sure to provoke heated debate, the High Court has today ruled that the banning of an advert which read ‘NOT GAY! EX-GAY, POST-GAY AND PROUD. GET OVER IT!’ from appearing on London buses was handled very badly by Transport for London (‘TfL’) but was not unlawful or in breach of the human rights of the group behind the advert.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 23rd March 2013

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Human Rights and Family Law Spring Update – Family Law Week

Posted March 26th, 2013 in adoption, child abduction, disclosure, enforcement, family courts, homosexuality, human rights, injunctions, news by sally

“Deirdre Fottrell, barrister of Coram Chambers, reviews recent cases involving human rights issues which are of significance to family lawyers.”

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Family Law Week, 22nd March 2013

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Christian B&B owners sued over refusing gay guests can now turn away homosexual couples – The Independent

Posted March 22nd, 2013 in charities, Christianity, homosexuality, hotels, news, sexual orientation discrimination by sally

“A Christian couple who broke equality laws when they refused to let a gay couple stay in a double room in their bed and breakfast will now be able to legally turn away homosexual couples after becoming a not-for-profit organisation.”

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The Independent, 22nd March 2013

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‘Ex-gay’ London bus advert ban ruled lawful – BBC News

Posted March 22nd, 2013 in advertising, homosexuality, news, transport by sally

“A ban on a Christian group’s proposed bus advert suggesting gay people could be helped to change their sexuality has been ruled as lawful.”

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BBC News, 22nd March 2013

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High Court challenge over banned ‘ex-gay’ bus advert – BBC News

Posted February 28th, 2013 in advertising, freedom of expression, homosexuality, news, sexual orientation discrimination by sally

“A ban on a bus advert claiming gay people can be “cured” is to be challenged in the High Court.”

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BBC News, 28th February 2013

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Commission launches guidance on managing religion or belief in the workplace – Equality and Human Rights Commission

Posted February 15th, 2013 in employment, homosexuality, human rights, marriage, news, religious discrimination by sally

“Equality and Human Rights Commission has published new guidance today to help employers and employees deal with the expression of religion or belief at work and avoid conflict and costly court cases.”

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14th February 2013

Source: www.equalityhumanrights.com

Gay marriage: some legal inequalities will remain – The Guardian

Posted February 6th, 2013 in appeals, bills, civil partnerships, divorce, equality, homosexuality, marriage, news by sally

“The aim of the marriage (same-sex couples) bill is to ensure that all couples enjoy equal marriage rights. Some elements of legal asymmetry remain, however, under the legislation.”

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The Guardian, 5th February 2013

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Gay asylum seekers feeling increased pressure to prove sexuality, say experts – The Guardian

Posted February 4th, 2013 in asylum, evidence, homosexuality, human rights, immigration, news by sally

“Gay asylum seekers are increasingly going to extreme lengths to meet immigration officials’ demands that they prove their sexual identity or else be returned to countries where they face persecution.”

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The Guardian, 3rd February 2013

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Three notorious Court of Protection hearings – The Independent

Posted January 31st, 2013 in abortion, Court of Protection, freedom of movement, homosexuality, news by sally

“After doctors today told the High Court that an Iranian immigrant on hunger strike must be force fed because a ‘delusional disorder’ renders him incapable of a decision on starvation, we look back at three other notorious Court of Protection hearings.”

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The Independent, 30th January 2013

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Gay marriages: Government publishes legislation – BBC News

Posted January 25th, 2013 in Christianity, civil partnerships, homosexuality, marriage, news by sally

“Legislation to enable same-sex marriages to take place in England and Wales has been published.”

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BBC News, 25th January 2013

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Balancing Christian and gay rights isn’t easy – give Strasbourg some credit – The Guardian

Posted January 16th, 2013 in Christianity, employment, homosexuality, human rights, news, religious discrimination by sally

“The conclusion reached by the European court of human rights in Christian discrimination cases is no surprise but the principle is difficult to apply.”

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The Guardian, 15th January 2013

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Police DNA sample powers ‘used against gay men’ – BBC News

Posted January 15th, 2013 in DNA, homosexuality, investigatory powers, news, police by sally

“Police powers to force offenders to give DNA samples have been used against gay men convicted of old homosexuality laws, it has been claimed.”

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BBC News, 14th January 2013

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Finance and Divorce January Update – Family Law Week

Posted January 7th, 2013 in appeals, data protection, dispute resolution, divorce, expert witnesses, family courts, financial provision, homosexuality, marriage, news, pensions by sally

“Anna Heenan, solicitor and David Salter, Joint Head of Family Law at Mills & Reeve LLP analyse December’s financial remedies and divorce news and cases.”

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Family Law Week, 4th January 2013

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Gay marriage: divorces over adultery face legal challenge – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 18th, 2012 in divorce, homosexuality, marriage, news by sally

“Unfaithful husbands could attempt to stop their wives divorcing them for adultery if gay marriage is legalised, according to senior lawyers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th December 2012

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Allowing religious gay marriages will avoid human rights challenges – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted December 7th, 2012 in equality, homosexuality, human rights, marriage, news by sally

“The Prime Minister has announced his support for gay marriage in religious institutions. Having already said, memorably, that ‘I don’t support gay marriage in spite of being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative’, he has now gone a step further and argued that gay couples should be able to marry on religious premises. But, he also made clear, ‘if there is any church or any synagogue or any mosque that doesn’t want to have a gay marriage it will not, absolutely must not, be forced to hold it’.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 7th December 2012

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com