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Commission responds to same sex marriage consultation

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Monday, 12 December 2011 Category Civil Partnerships 0 Comments

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (the Commission), in a response to the Scottish Government consultation on same sex marriage, has called for same sex couples to be allowed to legally marry in Scotland.

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Freedom of movement for same sex partnerships

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Wednesday, 09 November 2011 Category Civil Partnerships 0 Comments

The Council of Europe is to host a conference looking for solutions to problems of mutual recognition of same sex partnership and marriages in both the European Union and Council of Europe member countries.

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Religious groups back same sex marriage proposals

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Wednesday, 28 September 2011 Category Civil Partnerships 0 Comments

A number of religious groups have united in supporting the introduction of same sex marriages, reports the BBC.

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Views sought on same sex marriage

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Friday, 02 September 2011 Category Civil Partnerships 0 Comments

A consultation on same sex marriage and religious ceremonies for civil partnerships in Scotland has been published by the Scottish Government.

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Scottish Youth Parliament calls for marriage equality

by Edinburgh Family Lawyer Monday, 01 August 2011 Category Civil Partnerships 0 Comments

The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) has launched a campaign to urge the Scottish Government to allow same-sex couples the right to get married.

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