Tag: Northern Ireland
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Peter Tatchell : I’ve changed my mind on the gay cake row. Here’s why
Like most gay and equality campaigners, I initially condemned the Christian-run Ashers Bakery in Belfast over its refusal to produce a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan for a gay customer, Gareth Lee.
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Northern Ireland ’s new First Minister insists gay marriage is ‘not on the agenda’
Northern Ireland made history yesterday by appointing its first ever female First Minister, who is also the youngest leader in the province’s history – but it appears this won’t change much for the progression of social issues such as gay marriage.
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NI gay couples suffer ‘no grave breach of human rights’
Two gay couples barred from getting married in Northern Ireland have suffered no grave breach of their human rights, the High Court heard today.
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Belfast court told gay couple’s marriage is ‘devalued’ in NI
A gay couple’s marriage has been “devalued” by the fact that it is not legally recognised when they are home in Northern Ireland, a court has heard.
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Almost two thirds of NI people ‘comfortable with same-sex marriage’, survey suggests
Almost two thirds of people in Northern Ireland would feel comfortable if a family member had a same-sex marriage, a new survey suggests.
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‘Same-sex marriage coming to Northern Ireland’ says U.S lawmaker
Same-sex marriage is coming to Northern Ireland. That is the message which a pioneering New York legislator brought to Belfast on 9 October in a keynote speech to campaigners.