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same-sex marriage

January 1, 2011

Queer freedom is an economic issue

For some activists, resisting the government's cuts means abandoning other campaigns, such as the struggle for queer rights and same-sex marriage. But they are making a false distinction. Issues of marriage and sexuality are closely linked to questions of power and money.
December 21, 2010

Eight couples launch legal action over marriage equality

Four same-sex couples and four mixed-sex couples have begun a legal challenge to secure equal rights to marriage and civil partnership in the UK.
December 4, 2010

Legal challenge over same-sex marriage comes a step closer

A legal challenge over same-sex marriage has come a step closer after two men in Greenwich became the latest couple to be refused permission to marry.
November 30, 2010

Lesbian couple 'humiliated' at register office

A lesbian couple say they were treated offensively when refused the right to hold a civil marriage at Petersfield Register Office in Hampshire.
November 17, 2010

News you may have missed

Since yesterday morning, the media have been preoccupied with one particular family event. So in case you haven't been able to hear anything else, here is some news from yesterday which you may have missed.
November 16, 2010

Gay couple refused right to marry as royal engagement announced

As news of a royal engagement was announced, a gay couple were refused permission to marry after they declined the option of a civil partnership.
November 2, 2010

Christian minister refused permission for same-sex marriage

A register office has refused a Christian minister permission for a same-sex marriage,
triggering the first steps in legal action over marriage equality.
October 27, 2010

Lesbian and gay Christians back legal action over same-sex marriage

The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement has given firm backing to a new campaign that plans legal action to secure recognition of same-sex marriage in the UK.
October 26, 2010

Legal challenge expected over same-sex marriage

Eight couples are planning to launch a court case against the ban on same-sex marriage. They also want mixed-sex couples to be allowed civil partnerships.
October 6, 2010

Cameron 'stands alone' against same-sex marriage

David Cameron has been accused of blocking the way for legal recognition of same-sex marriage, despite support for the proposal from Labour, LibDem and Green leaders.