Prior to the States of Guernsey vote on same-sex marriage in December, and in response to publication of a letter signed by a minority of local religious leaders who stand against same sex marriage, Channel Islands equality charity Liberate is encouraging islanders to get in touch with Deputies and share their views on equality. Liberate…
DetailsThe campaign by the Coalition for Marriage (C4M) to stop equal marriage from becoming a reality in Guernsey has backfired Ellie Jones, from the Liberate committee, can be seen in an interview with ITV Channel News, explaining how the recent campaign has backfired. The UK based group, C4M, has been handing out leaflets in St…
DetailsEqual marriage is due to be debated in the States on 8th December. It’s not too late to let them know your views on the subject. You may have seen a letter and a large advert in a recent edition of the Guernsey Press from some of the church ministers in Guernsey, expressing their views against…
DetailsThe States of Guernsey vote on same sex marriage is due to take place next Tuesday the 8th, but the Chief Minister has advised that due to the overflow of unfinished business from November’s meeting, it might not even take place. The LGBTQ community, their friends and family have been very patient so far and…
DetailsIt’s recently come to our attention that a London based group called the ‘Coalition 4 Marriage’ have been handing out some dubious flyers in the High Street in Guernsey, protesting against the upcoming States of Guernsey vote on equal marriage on December 8th. Of course, while the results of the recent consultation here showed that…
DetailsLiberate’s chairman, Martin Gavet, has stepped down from the role. After 19 months as chair of Liberate, Martin Gavet (second from the left in the picture) has stepped down, but leaves a strong and passionate team to drive forward change. While he has decided to step down as chair, Martin will still very much be…
DetailsA vigil will be held this evening at Forest Methodist Church, from 7pm, to remember those who lost their lives through violence towards transgender people. As reported in today’s Guernsey Press, a vigil will be held tonight to remember the sad loss of life caused by violence towards transgender people, or to remember those who…
DetailsThe equal marriage law came into effect in Ireland as of Monday. The country voted in favour of allowing gay unions six months ago. Irish couples who went abroad to get married will have their marriages recognised straight away. Read more here.
DetailsSome of the UK’s biggest gay venues will stop the music for a minute of silence tonight – in solidarity with victims in Paris. Pink News reports that, in a display of solidarity, a number of clubs and bars will cut the music this evening for a minute of silence. Jeremy Joseph, the owner of…
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