OutRage! has condemned the Government’s proposals for new legislation in the autumn on the age of consent as “vague, minimalist, insulting and manipulative”. It is accusing Labour of “actively undermining attempts to broaden the scope of law reform beyond the age of consent, and of blatantly refusing to negotiate with gay rights organisations and MPs … DANGER! Labour Age of Consent Fudge
OutRage! and other queer activists besieged the House of Lords tonight (22nd July), blockading the exits and forcing peers to abandon their attempts to leave the building. There were scuffles with police as protesters jumped barricades and ran through the gates in a bid get inside the Lords and confront those who had just voted … House of Lords besieged by Gay Rights Protesters
Recording of same-sex partnerships in 1991 and 2001 Censuses Graham Jones, Director of Census Division, Office of National Statistics, Sedgenworth Road, Tichfield, Fareham. PO15 5RR Dear Mr. Jones, In the 1991 census, there were questions designed to establish the relationship between members of the household. The design of the form inadvertently allowed same-sex couples to … Same-Sex Partners in the 2001 Census
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
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
OutRage!’s amendment to the Human Rights Bill was tabled on Monday, 18th May, by top Liberal Democrat, Robert Maclennan, MP. It is now listed as NC (New Clause) 10, and will come up for debate in the first week of June. The OutRage! amendment was drafted by Peter Tatchell. It is a revised version of … OutRage! Amendment to the Human Rights Bill Tabled
School Leafleted in Section 28 Protest Call to stop classroom censorship of gay issues London Oratory School stands accused of homophobia. Some teachers displayed hostile, fearful homophobic reactions when on arrival at school they were handed leaflets headlined “It’s OK to be GAY!” this morning (Wednesday, 20th May at 8:15 a.m.) by 14 members of … Homophobic Response at London Oratory School
Proposed Amendment to the Crime & Disorder Bill Richard Allan MP (Liberal Democrat, Sheffield Hallam) last Friday (8th May) tabled an OutRage!-sponsored amendment to crack down on the perpetrators of homophobic violence. The amendment to the Crime & Disorder Bill is expected to be debated this week by the Standing Committee of 24 MP’s that … Tougher Penalties for Homophobic Hate Crimes
Proposed Amendment to the Crime & Disorder Bill OutRage! is proposing an amendment to the Crime & Disorder Bill that would extend the tough new penalties for race hate crimes to crimes of prejudice against homosexuals and religious believers. The amendment, to Section 68 of the Bill, will be tabled by MP’s in the Committee … OutRage! seeks to protect for Sexual and Religious Minorities
Call for “VIGIL FOR EQUALITY” at House of Commons OutRage! is proposing a mass “Vigil for Equality” outside the House of Commons on the night MP’s vote on equalising the age of consent. It is suggesting that the new Equality Alliance should organise a huge vigil in front of Parliament, similar to the lobby in … ’16 is not enough! Scrap ALL antigay laws!