Alderney to introduce Same-Sex Marriage

Alderney has taken a step towards introducing Same-Sex Marriage. The Policy and Finance Committee agreed to support the law being drafted when they met in February. The new legislation will need to be taken to the Privy Council for ratification, and is expected to take a year or more to come into force. Policy and…

Same-sex marriage start date set for May

The first same-sex marriages in Guernsey could be taking place as early as 4th May The new law was registered in January, but still needs underlying legislation to be approved before it becomes effective. The earliest this can be debated by the States will be at its meeting on 26 April and if backed will…

UK clergy have rejected bishops’ report

c A leading LGBTQ rights campaigner on the Church of England’s synod, and former islander, has said she is ‘absolutely thrilled’ by the news of the rejection of the House of Bishops report. Jayne Ozanne is a former islander and a leading LGBTQ rights campaigner on the Church of England’s synod. A recent report by…

Guernsey Same-Sex Marriage Law approved today

Guernsey took a step closer to having a Same-Sex Marriage law today. Guernsey’s Royal Court have approved the Same-Sex Marriage Law today – we’re nearly there! Just one trip back to the States for final approval and you’ll be able to set a date! The approval of this legislation follows the States of Guernsey’s decision,…