Equal marriage defeat for Northern Ireland
A motion for same-sex couples to be given the right to marry in Northern Ireland has been defeated in the Stormont Assembly.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: ‘I don’t have to be for gay marriage’ — despite carrying them out
California’s former governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has spoken of performing two marriage ceremonies for gay couples during his eight years in office - although he is quick to point out that it doesn’t mean he is for “gay marriage”.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: ‘I don’t have to be for gay marriage’ — despite carrying them out
California’s former governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has spoken of performing two marriage ceremonies for gay couples during his eight years in office - although he is quick to point out that it doesn’t mean he is for “gay marriage”.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: ‘I don’t have to be for gay marriage’ — despite carrying them out
California’s former governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has spoken of performing two marriage ceremonies for gay couples during his eight years in office - although he is quick to point out that it doesn’t mean he is for “gay marriage”.
California bans teenage gay ‘cure’ therapy
Campaigners and medical professionals have welcomed California Governor Jerry Brown’s decision to ban teenagers from accessing discredited treatments that seek to reject an LGBT identity.
Russia: Pussy Riot appeal case delayed
A Russian court has adjourned the appeal hearing of three activists from the LGBT-supporting punk band Pussy Riot.
Presbyterian Church: Equal marriage will ‘demolish’ society
The Presbyterian Church has written to all Northern Ireland Assembly members stating its staunch opposition to equal marriage.
Malawi: President Joyce Banda U-turns on gay rights
Malawi's President Joyce Banda believes her country isn't ready to repeal a law which outlaws homosexuality, despite her pledge after taking office to work to overturn the legislation.
UK: Ban on night time civil partnerships lifted
Gay couples will now be given greater freedom of choice as outdated time restrictions on civil partnership ceremonies are removed by the government.
UK: Law on quashing consensual gay sex charges comes into force
From today men with historic convictions for consensual gay sex can apply to have them wiped, as the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 comes into law.
