The 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.
Same sex marriage is set to be introduced in Guernsey. The States Policy Council had originally proposed a Union Civile, but legal advice, taken as part of it’s report, said it would be fraught with difficulties. A six-week consultation in June saw 90% of respondents agree that Guernsey should be seeking to achieve ‘a non-discriminatory…
Equal marriage will soon be a reality across the Channel Islands, following announcements by both Chief Ministers in Guernsey and Jersey today. It is news that has been welcomed by Equality charity, Liberate, which has been campaigning hard in both islands for equal marriage, and held regular meetings with both Chief Ministers. Speaking on behalf…
Pippa McCathie talks about her work as Support Co-ordinator and views on Equal Marriage, as well as being the mother of a gay son. Also news from across the islands and world from a week which has seen amazing progress towards equality.
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of equal marriage in a historic decision that legalises the unions in all 50 states. The court decided by 5-4 that the US constitution’s guarantees of equal protection under the law mean states cannot ban same-sex marriages. Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, US President Barack Obama said…
A consultation into Union Civile has been launched today by the Policy Council. Views from everyone in the island are being sought, as it is decided whether Guernsey people of all sexualities can enter into a legally recognised and binding civil union. The States of Guernsey will debate the issue in the autumn. It wants a…
On a sunny Sunday at the beginning of June 2014 we asked the Guernsey public to show their support for Union Civile and LGBTQ equality in the Channel Islands by strutting their stuff. Here’s what happened at our Dance for Equality event at the Guernsey Arts Commission Seafront Sunday. Thank you to everyone that took…
The Jersey Evangelical Alliance are protesting against any proposed legislation on gay marriage ahead of this weeks debate on the subject. They claim that gay relationships are unstable and that gay people are promiscuous. You can follow the story, including Liberates’ response to their claims in the below post. We will have a follow up…
Liberate wrote an open letter to all members of the States of Jersey this week (17th of June 2014) in support of Deputy Sam Mézec’s proposition to introduce civil marriage for same sex couples in Jersey. You can read Jersey Evening Post report on our letter below. Deputy Sam Mezec’s proposal of civil marriages for same sex…
We met with Guernsey’s Chief Minister this week to discuss key challenges facing Guernsey’s Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Questioning community. The meeting was arranged so that we could discuss these issues directly with the Chief Minister. You can read and watch a bit more about the presentation by, our honorary Chair, Martin Gavet, and…