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UK legislation could make same-sex marriage lawful

Legislation has been tabled in the UK House of Lords that could make same-sex marriage lawful throughout the British Overseas Territories – including Bermuda. T...

Legislation has been tabled in the UK House of Lords that co...

• Jul 08, 2022 8:07 AM

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Intolerance the biggest problem for gay community, says activist

Tackling a culture of homophobia is the key to keeping young people in Bermuda, according to an LGBTQ+ activist. Taj Donville-Outerbridge, 22, said that public ...

Tackling a culture of homophobia is the key to keeping young...

• May 20, 2022 2:48 PM

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Same-sex marriage case could succeed in European Court of Human Rights, says UK law professor

Supporters of same-sex marriage would have a “good chance” of victory if their case was heard in the European Court of Human Rights, a constitutional expert sai...

Supporters of same-sex marriage would have a “good chance” o...

• Mar 19, 2022 8:05 AM

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‘You deserve better than this’

Campaigners vowed to keep fighting for equality despite disappointment after Privy Council judges allowed the Government’s legal challenge against same-sex marriage

Campaigners vowed to keep fighting for equality despite disappointment after Privy Council judges allowed the Government’s legal challenge against same-sex marriage

• Mar 15, 2022 9:59 AM

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Domestic partnerships not inferior to marriage, says Roban

The Government will take legal advice before deciding whether same-sex marriages that have already happened will be voided

The Government will take legal advice before deciding whether same-sex marriages that have already happened will be voided

• Mar 15, 2022 7:55 AM

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Banning same-sex marriage not unconstitutional – Privy Council

Judges at the island’s highest court of appeal found that legislation banning same-sex marriage in Bermuda was not unconstitutional.

Judges at the island’s highest court of appeal found that legislation banning same-sex marriage in Bermuda was not unconstitutional.

• Mar 15, 2022 7:54 AM

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Couple fail in Privy Council Cayman same-sex marriage bid

Privy Council judges yesterday dismissed an appeal from two women who wanted a legally recognised marriage in the Cayman Islands. Chantelle Day and Vickie Bodde...

Privy Council judges yesterday dismissed an appeal from two ...

• Mar 15, 2022 7:53 AM

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A timeline of the battle for and against same-sex marriage

June 2013: The Human Rights Act 1981 is amended to outlaw discrimination due to sexual orientation. Wayne Furbert, then an Opposition MP, tries unsuccessful...

June 2013: The Human Rights Act 1981 is amended to outla...

• Mar 15, 2022 7:52 AM

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Government’s same-sex marriage legal costs more than $400,000

The battle to ban same-sex marriage has cost taxpayers more than $400,000 in external legal fees, the Government has revealed. The Ministry of Home Affairs told...

The battle to ban same-sex marriage has cost taxpayers more ...

• Feb 28, 2022 8:00 AM

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Activists wait for Privy Council same-sex marriage ruling

A year to the day after Bermuda’s top court heard arguments about same sex marriage, supporters and opponents are still awaiting its decision

A year to the day after Bermuda’s top court heard arguments about same sex marriage, supporters and opponents are still awaiting its decision

• Feb 03, 2022 12:47 PM

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Pride Month to be marked in Bermuda

Pride Bermuda is to join in the worldwide Pride Month for LGBT people. The group said: “We will use this opportunity to reflect on the unwavering love we must h...

Pride Bermuda is to join in the worldwide Pride Month for LG...

• Jun 15, 2021 12:00 AM

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Same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional, Privy Council told

Same-sex marriage would not prevent people who believed that only people of opposite genders should be allowed to wed from the practice of their faith, a top la...

Same-sex marriage would not prevent people who believed that...

• Feb 05, 2021 8:48 AM

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Same-sex marriage ban is not discriminatory, QC tells Privy Council

The legal battle over same-sex marriage in Bermuda began in London this morning as a senior UK lawyer argued the legislated ban on such unions was not discrimin...

The legal battle over same-sex marriage in Bermuda began in ...

• Feb 03, 2021 10:19 PM

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Preserve Marriage: No price is too high for doing what is right

A pressure group which fought to end marriage equality in Bermuda is still “absolutely” against same-sex weddings but no longer raises funds, its chairman said....

A pressure group which fought to end marriage equality in Be...

• Feb 02, 2021 12:19 PM

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‛Top silks’ to face off over same-sex marriage

Two of Britain’s top barristers will battle it out in front of the Privy Council in London from tomorrow over whether same-sex marriage should be banned in Berm...

Two of Britain’s top barristers will battle it out in front ...

• Feb 02, 2021 12:19 PM

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Gay marriage pioneer upbeat over Privy Council hearing

The Bermudian who launched the legal fight for marriage equality four years ago said he was optimistic about how it would end – and about the future for gay peo...

The Bermudian who launched the legal fight for marriage equa...

• Feb 02, 2021 12:19 PM

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Final same-sex marriage court battle begins tomorrow

The legal battle over marriage equality will be decided after a two-day virtual hearing which is due to start tomorrow in front of the Privy Council in London. ...

The legal battle over marriage equality will be decided afte...

• Feb 02, 2021 8:49 AM

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US writer brought up in Bermuda backs SSM victory

An American author whose teenage years in Bermuda were marred by homophobia yesterday appealed to opponents of same-sex marriage to give in to progress. Kirklan...

An American author whose teenage years in Bermuda were marre...

• Feb 02, 2021 8:18 AM

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Donors backing gay marriage speak out

Two Bermudians have put up funds to pay for an expensive legal battle to stop the outlawing of same-sex marriage on the island. The private citizens, neither ga...

Two Bermudians have put up funds to pay for an expensive leg...

• Feb 02, 2021 8:18 AM