16 is just a start! Scrap all antigay laws! “Vigil for Equality” as MP’s vote on age of consent As MP’s vote on equalising the gay age of consent next Monday, 22nd June, lesbian and gay rights supporters will hold a mass “Vigil for Equality” outside the House of Commons, from 6 – 10 p.m., … Vigil for Equality — 22nd June, 6-10 p.m., Westminster
On Friday, 12th June, Canterbury Magistrates Court refused to allow gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell to witness summons the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. George Carey. Mr. Tatchell condemned the decision as “unjust and unfair”. “I am being denied the right to call a witness who is crucial to my defence”, he said. “Dr. Carey’s evidence … Court refuses witness summons for Dr. Carey
Was Jesus Gay? American playwright, Terrence McNally, (Love! Valour! Compassion!), has had a scheduled run of his new play, Corpus Christi, cancelled by the prestigious Manhattan Theatre Club in New York, following threats to kill the staff, burn down the theatre and “exterminate” McNally. McNally’s play –modelled on the biblical story of Jesus– is about … Terrence McNally’s new play, Corpus Christi, defended
The Government has rejected proposals by OutRage! to amend the Human Rights Bill to ensure the antidiscrimination clause –Article 14– is interpreted by the courts to ban discrimination against lesbians and gays and people with HIV (and the elderly and disabled). It has also turned down OutRage!’s bid to amend the Crime and Disorder Bill … Government excludes gays from Human Rights and Crime & Disorder Bills