Sue Wilkinson and Celia Kitzinger had their legal application dismissed by the High Court. They had applied to have their Canadian marriage recognised in the UK. London, 31 July 2006. © OutRage! 1990-2010. You are free to use this photo to illustrate news stories and articles about OutRage!, the lesbian and gay human rights group, … Same-sex Marriage challenge
ALL CONSENSUAL OFFENCES SHOULD BE REPEALED “The Home Office Sex Offences reform proposals do not go far enough”, according to Peter Tatchell of OutRage!. “All consenting, victimless sexual offences –homosexual and heterosexual– should be abolished, including the criminalisation of consensual adult pornography and sadomasochism. “The law on the age of consent should take into account … Home Office Sex Offences Review Inadequate
5 YEARS’ JAIL FOR TEACHERS IS CONDEMNED AS “DRACONIAN” Home Office says Consensual Gay Offenders must remain on Sex Register Teachers could be jailed for up to five years for consenting relationships with pupils, under the “abuse of trust” clause in the age of consent Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill. The abuse of trust clause is … Age of Consent Bill Flawed
REPEAL BILL MUST BE AMENDED Guidelines Needed to Reassure Anxious Parents OutRage! has written to Scotland’s First Minister, Donald Dewar, urging him to include in the Bill for the repeal of Section 28 legally-binding guidelines on the teaching of sexuality issues in schools. OutRage! says the guidelines are necessary to reassure anxious parents and refute … OutRage! sends Section 28 Proposals to Scotland’s Donald Dewar
Armed Forces urged to educate against prejudice and make homophobia a disciplinary offence The Government’s decision to lift the military ban on lesbians and gays is a welcome first step towards eradicating homophobia from the Armed Forces, according to OutRage!. But OutRage! warns that deeply entrenched homophobic attitudes will continue to force many gay people … Government Lifts Military Ban – Call for Action to Combat Homophobia in the Military
Schools must be legally required to combat homophobic bullying and to promote understanding and tolerance The new legislation to repeal Section 28 is being criticised by OutRage! as “inadequate”. “Scrapping Section 28 is no guarantee that teachers will challenge anti-gay prejudice and give adequate support to vulnerable lesbian and gay pupils”, said John Beeson of … Repeal of Section 28 “inadequate”
The new Bill fails to protect teenagers against sex abuse The Government’s proposed Age of Consent Bill, announced at the time of the Queen’s Speech, has been welcomed by OutRage! as the final round in the 32-year campaign to end discrimination in the consent laws. “Over the last three decades, more than a thousand gay … Age of Consent Bill welcomed, but criticised
“The Labour Party is concerned with grave realities, not with picturesque fairy tales. … Practical men and women will consider, not fables regarding tomorrow, but the facts of today. … They will judge the present Government, as governments should be judged, not by its words, but by its deeds — by its achievements, its … Pride March: Pinocchio Blair – Labour’s broken promises
“Under Jack Straw’s flawed legislation, the Government and police will have discretionary power to withhold information on human rights abuses,” said OutRage! spokesman Peter Tatchell. “The bungled police investigation into the still unsolved queer-bashing murder of gay actor Michael Boothe in 1990 will probably remain shrouded in official secrecy; as will the recent homophobic harassment … OutRage! supports the Guardian’s ‘Freedom of Information’ Campaign
Lesbian and gay electors are being urged to “Queer The Vote” in the European elections, on Thursday, 10th June 1999. The call comes from OutRage!, who are urging gay people to vote against parties that support homophobic discrimination, and in favour of those that promote equality. “The parties should judged by their actions, not their … Queer the Vote for Europe – Elections on 10th June