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February 5, 2014

Quakers welcome Scottish marriage equality

Quakers in Britain have warmly welcomed the overwhelming support given yesterday by MSPs to the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill.
February 5, 2014

Glasgow church leader welcomes 'historic' same-sex marriage vote

A senior church figure in Scotland has welcomed the passing of the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill by 105 to 18 votes in Holyrood last night.
February 4, 2014

Final equal marriage bill vote in Scotland today

The Scottish Parliament will consider the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill in a final vote at Holyrood today.
January 23, 2014

Spin, truth-telling and human rights in Nigeria

A special adviser on media and publicity to Nigeria’s president is trying to justify a brutally oppressive new law by claiming that it reflects national and religious values. Meanwhile signatures are being gathered for a petition asking the archbishops of Canterbury and York to speak out against this law. Overseas faith leaders may need to choose their words carefully if they are to be most effective.
November 21, 2013

A huge step forward for marriage reform
November 21, 2013

Christians welcome vote for Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill

A senior Scottish Episcopalian has welcomed the overwhelming Scottish parliament vote for marriage equality, while the Church of Scotland rejects its premise.
November 21, 2013

Quakers affirm MSPs' support for equal marriage

Quakers in Britain have warmly welcomed the overwhelming support given yesterday (20 November) by MSPs to the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill.
November 20, 2013

Scotland’s equal marriage legislation passed by parliament in first vote

This evening the Scottish Parliament passed the first reading of the Marriage Equality Bill by 98 votes to 15, with five abstentions.
November 8, 2013

Quaker group wins Stonewall award

The Quaker Lesbian and Gay Fellowship has been named Community Group of the Year by Stonewall supporters for their long-standing commitment to equality.
September 11, 2013

Quakers mark fiftieth anniversary of outspoken report on morals

Quakers in Britain are marking the 50th anniversary of a publication seen as one of the most forthright reports on sex and morals ever published by a religious body.