As part of the Marriage Act, there a review has been launched today by the Government into whether to allow non-religious belief organisations, such as humanists, to perform marriage ceremonies in Wales and England. The review would be made in line…
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Marriage Conversions this year – but Government split means no mixed-sex Civil Partnerships
The government has announced the date from which existing Civil Partnerships may be converted to marriages. The provision – one of the outstanding items from the Same-Sex Marriage Act – will come into effect from 10th December. As yet it…
Isle of Man gets stuck in the past
The Isle of Man will treat same-sex marriages as if they were civil partnerships, the island’s Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw has told the Tynwald. The first same-sex marriages in Wales and England took place in March, while Scotland…
BiCon calls for more counselling volunteers
This year’s big bi gathering BiCon needs more volunteers to help make it happen – one area they could specifically do with help in is with volunteers for the listening support offered during the course of the conference. They say,…
Bis at first Tameside Pride
Pride comes to Tameside this Saturday! And there will be a bi community stall as part of the proceedings. Local bi group BiPhoria from just up the road in Manchester will be bringing the pink, purple and blue to the…
