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19 December 2005Western Isles becomes only place in Britain to ban gay marriages + The Western Isles (Eilean Siar) are to become the only part of Britain to ban gay marriages after local councillors and registrars agreed to a boycott.Registrars are permitted under the Civil Partnership Act to refuse to conduct a ceremony on moral grounds. -
19 December 2005Czech Republic takes first step towards gay marriage law + The lower house of the Czech parliament approved a law legalizing civil partnerships for same-sex couples on Friday, in spite of strong opposition inside Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek's coalition government.The Christian Democrats, the second largest group in the three-party government, refused to support the legislation, arguing that it damaged the traditional perception of the family.The Prime Minister, Mr Paroubek supported the law, though he could not attend because of a European Union summit. -
19 December 2005Gay couple defy Christian protesters to wed in Northern Ireland + A lesbian couple have become the first gay partners to tie the knot in a regular ceremony in Britain following the introduction of the Civil Partnerships Act.
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Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts24
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’6
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager4
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too13
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal9
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic+
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is ‘intolerant legislation’39
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights42
Lesbian drama tipped for top prize at Cannes film festival2
Blackburn Rovers footballer charged with making a homophobic gesture at Brighton fans+
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card123- Bryan Fischer says forced drowning 'would be better' than inclusion in the Boy Scouts24
- Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic0
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights42
- US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager4
- Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too13
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians47- Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as 'absurd'6
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 2
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card123
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage'95
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage93
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill66-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur66
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people64
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63-
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins61
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