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21 August 2014 / Comments Off on Same-sex marriages take off

Same-sex marriages take off

The Office for National Statistics has revealed that there were over 1,400 same-sex marriages in the first three months of them becoming legal. Continue reading

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20 June 2014 / Comments Off on TUC urges support for same sex marriage in Jersey

TUC urges support for same sex marriage in Jersey

TUC sends letter urging Jersey’s chief minister to ask him to support the introduction of equal marriage on the island. Continue reading

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29 March 2014 / Comments Off on In pictures: People celebrate equal marriage across England & Wales

In pictures: People celebrate equal marriage across England & Wales

Gay and lesbian people across England and Wales were able to get legally married from the stroke of midnight. We bring you some of the the best pictures. Continue reading

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10 December 2013 / Comments Off on Equal marriage: government sets the date for first ceremonies

Equal marriage: government sets the date for first ceremonies

Same-sex couples in England and Wales will be able to marry from 29 March 2014. Continue reading

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7 November 2013 / Comments Off on European court rules heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal

European court rules heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal

European Court says heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal – but also says no asylum for gay refugees in fear of imprisonment Continue reading

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31 October 2013 / 1 comment

Hawaii approves same sex marriage

Hawaii has overwhelmingly approved same sex marriage, making it the 15th state where gay and lesbian people can get married. Continue reading

22 October 2013 / Comments Off on Australian PM seeks to overturn equal marriage

Australian PM seeks to overturn equal marriage

Australian state of ACT (Australian Capital Territory) legalises same sex marriage, and defies a threat by Prime Minister Tony Abbott to overturn the law. Continue reading

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