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26 January 2007Ruth resignation rumours rubbished 3 A spokesman for Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly has dismissed rumours that she on the brink of resigning from the Cabinet.Ms Kelly has been the focus of much of the criticism the goverment has faced after it was revealed that they are considering granting exemptions to anti-discrimination legislation to Roman Catholic adoption agencies. -
26 January 2007Jewish adoption agency open to gays 3 The only registered Jewish adoption and fostering agency in England has told PinkNews.co.uk that they are not seeking an exemption from the Sexual Orientation Regulations.Norma Brier, who is chief executive of the agency, Norwood, confirmed that they will comply with the regulations, which are designed to protect gay lesbian and bisexual people from discrimination when accessing goods and services. -
26 January 2007Lib Dem MP calls for adoption opt-out 8 A Roman Catholic Liberal Democrat MP has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons calling on the government to exclude Catholic adoption agencies from the Equality Act.Richard Younger-Ross' motion has been signed by only six other MPs.The Liberal Democrats have been very critical of the proposed opt-outs for Catholic adoption agencies. -
29 January 2007Tory leader rejects Catholic adoption exemption + David Cameron has said there can be no opt-out for Roman Catholic-run adoption agencies from the Sexual Orientation Regulations.The Conservative party leader said there should be an adjustment period of three to four years for adoption agencies to allow them to adjust to the new rules, which outlaw discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation when accessing goods and services. -
29 January 2007Gibraltar gay rights record criticised 25 The government of Gibraltar is failing to protect sexual minorities, say gay rights campaigners in the territory.Gib Gay Rights Group are to approach the European Commission in Brussels to raise their concerns about the government's attitude towards LGBT people.Gibraltar is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom, but the government in London have no control over social policy. -
29 January 2007Ear bitten off in homophobic attack + A motorist in San Diego's vibrant Hillcrest district bit the ear off a gay man in a homophobic assault.The incident occurred at 11.10pm on Friday, and has been particularly shocking for the gay community given the area's diverse and tolerant culture.The victim, a 43 year old man, had stopped in a San Diego car park with two companions. -
29 January 2007Report reveals extent of anti-gay taunts in schools + Research by the National Union of Teachers has revealed that the vast majority of their members hear the word gay used pejoratively on a regular basis.Many felt that sexist and homophobic language was institutionally tolerated.The study also revealed the high levels of sexist language being used in schools and that many female teachers are sexually harassed by pupils. -
29 January 2007Ban on gay sperm donation legal 2 A Canadian court has said that the ban on gay men donating sperm is perfectly legal.A lesbian woman had claimed that federal regulations that prohibit the use of sperm from any man who has had sex with another man was a breach of her rights.The woman wanted to use sperm from a gay friend, but a 1977 law prohibits him from donating. -
29 January 200712-year-old trans case “not unusual” 2 A 12-year-old Austrian child has undergone gender reassignment treatment after persuading her parents and doctors that she was sure she was a girl.The child, known as Kim, was born a boy and is currently receiving hormone treatment which will eventually lead to gender reassignment surgery.Persia West, who is a transgender activist, spoke to PinkNews.co.uk about the case. -
29 January 2007Lesbian couple win country club case + A lesbian couple have won a lawsuit after the California Supreme Court ruled that the a country club had discriminated against them on the basis of their marital status.Birgit Koebke and Kendall French are unable to marry under state law.A San Diego country club, of which Koebke is a member, refused to take this into consideration when it forced her domestic partner to pay guest fees for the Club's golf course. -
29 January 20072007 Moscow Pride will go ahead vow activists 4 The organisers of Moscow Pride have vowed to hold the event in 2007, as they formally start proceedings at the European Court of Human Rights concerning last year's Pride.They are also considering appealing to the Russian Supreme Court in parallel with their European action.In May 2006 the first Pride march in the city was beset by violence after Moscow's mayor refused to grant a permit. -
29 January 2007DNA evidence casts doubt on gay murder conviction + A man from Davenport who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a gay pensioner could be freed in the light of new evidence.Robert Kennedy was found guilty of murdering Arthur Eathorne, a 74-year-old gay pensioner, at his Plymouth flat on September 21, 1990.Kennedy has spent the last 16 years at Garth prison in Preston, but has always maintained his innocence. -
29 January 2007Official – no Catholic adoption opt-out 10 The Prime Minister has announced that the government will not be granting an opt-out for Catholic adoption agencies from the Sexual Orientation Regulations.Instead, the regulations regarding adoption will come into force at the end of 2008.This means that Roman Catholic-run adoption agencies will have nearly two years to adjust to the new rules. -
29 January 2007Stonewall delighted by adoption decision 10 The chief executive of Stonewall has warmly welcomed the statement from Tony Blair that Roman Catholic-run adoption agencies will not be granted an exemption to the Sexual Orientation Regulations.Ben Summerskill also questioned the claim by the church that their agencies are superior to state-run adoption facilities."We are delighted that the cabinet has listened carefully to what we have been saying." -
29 January 2007Tories make no comment on adoption, LibDem furious + A spokeswoman for Conservative Central Office has said the party has no statement to make about Tony Blair's announcement that Roman Catholic adoption agencies will not be exempted from anti-discrimination legislation.Meanwhile a LibDem MP who tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the government to exempt the Catholic Church has branded Tony Blair a coward. -
29 January 2007LibDem spokeswoman welcomes PM’s adoption stance 10 Politicians have spoken to PinkNews.co.uk of their delight at Tony Blair's decision to not grant an exemption from anti-discrimination laws to Catholic adoption agencies.Lorely Burt MP, the LibDem spokeswoman on equality, told PinkNews.co.uk:"Tony Blair's statement is welcome news. -
29 January 2007PM defends Ruth Kelly’s position + A spokesman for the Prime Minister has said Mr Blair wants to pay tribute to Ruth Kelly.The Communities Secretary, who is responsible for equality matters, has been heavily criticised by gay campaigners and some MPs for her strong religious views.Ms Kelly, a devout Catholic, has been accused of bowing to pressure from the hierarchy of the church. -
29 January 2007English Cardinal disappointed at adoption decision 10 Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has expressed his disappointment at the decision by the Prime Minister not to grant an exemption from anti-discrimination legislation for Roman Catholic adoption agencies.The Cardinal, who is the head of the church in England and Wales, adopted a conciliatory tone in his comments, in contrast to his assertion last week that agencies would close rather than consider gay or lesbian couples as adoptive parents. -
30 January 2007International Day Against Homophobia preparations kick off 2 Gay campaigners and activists from around the world are gearing up for the 3rd International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on May 17th.50 countries are now involved in the campaign to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights across the globe. -
30 January 2007COMMENT: LGBT History Month full of surprises 3 Now in its third year, the LGBT History Month starts this week.
Articles from 2007
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Lynne Featherstone: I support opposite-sex civil partnerships but the amendment may be a ‘cynical trap’5
Poll: 73% of MPs support civil partnerships amendment to equal marriage bill3
China: IDAHOT activists detained in two cities2
Archbishop of Canterbury endorses Church’s opposition to opposite-sex civil partnerships16
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault54
Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans faces third claim of sexual assault+
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion122
Georgia: LGBT and anti-’gay propaganda’ activists face off in mob aftermath+
Conservative Grassroots warn party to drop equal marriage or ‘change leadership’21
US: Boy Scouts vote on gay members set for 23 May+
- London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault54
- Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion122
Eurovision: Same-sex kisses feature in songs for Finland and host Sweden2- Finland's pro-equality 'Marry Me' places 24th in Eurovision final25
- Conservative Grassroots warn party to drop equal marriage or 'change leadership'21
Daniel Radcliffe: When filming Kill Your Darlings, I was given 'step-by-step' gay sex scene instructions21
Birmingham: LGBT sports centre to be opened by naked charity calendar stars Warwick Rowers11- Turkey urged to broadcast Eurovision following TV station cancellation over lesbian kiss14
- Georgia: LGBT and anti-'gay propaganda' activists face off in mob aftermath0
New York: Police say man shot in Greenwich Village was victim of homophobic hate crime1
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Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion122
Tory MP Nadine Dorries: 'The gay marriage bill is taking the sex out of marriage'89
Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples68
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'68
Bret Easton Ellis slams GLAAD and says gay basketball player Jason Collins treated like a 'baby panda'65
US Radio host: Gay news websites are covered with porn that is turning teens gay62
Lib Dem MP Sarah Teather tells Catholic newspaper 'I never went into politics to tackle equal marriage'59
Tory MP David Burrowes: 'I'm not anti-gay; I'm just pro-marriage'57
Christians called to pray at Parliament in opposition to equal marriage bill56
Russia: Tortured and killed gay man was 'raped with beer bottles'55
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