All Businesses should make sure their Staff is trained on Employment Law
All Businesses should make sure their Staff is trained on Employment Law The case reported in the press regarding the sex discrimination of an acting manager of a fish and chip shop in Nottingham demonstrates that all business owners must make absolutely sure that their management staff are familiar with current employment law and do […]
Northen Ireland finally has Same-sex Marriage Law
Northen Ireland finally has Same-sex Marriage Law Four years after the rest of the UK and the Republic of Ireland legalised same-sex marriage, Northern Ireland has now passed a law to permit same-sex marriage from midnight yesterday despite the strenuous efforts of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) who have campaigned relentlessly against the new law. […]
Gareth Thomas
Gareth Thomas The news that Gareth Thomas has publicly announced his HIV status to thwart attempted blackmail by unnamed individuals in the press is extremely brave. Gay Lawyers applauds Gareth Thomas for his admirable stance and reiterates that nobody should have to live in fear of their personal life being exposed by others. It is a […]
The Rising Tide of Homophobic Crime
The Rising Tide of Homophobic Crime The unwelcome statistics on homophobic crimes which have been widely reported in the press show a significant rise in LGBT hate crimes with such crimes doubling between 2013-14 and 2017-18 with a continuing trend towards crimes of violence from common assault to the more serious grievous bodily harm. This […]
The US Supreme Court must rule on the “Gay flowers” Case.
The US Supreme Court must rule on the “Gay flowers” Case. Another gay discrimination legal case regarding the provision of services extended to customers has been ruled on in Washington following the gay discrimination case in respect of Masterpiece cake shop. The Supreme Court in Washington ruled in the case where a gay man, Robert […]
Will everyone in your Family be happy with your Will when you die?
Will everyone in your Family be happy with your Will when you die? Whilst it may be something that you may find regrettable it has to be faced that many gay couples face a hostile attitude from within their own families and when a gay partner is introduced things are often worse. Over time a […]
Brunei goes ahead with the Sharia Penal Code introducing the Death Penalty by Stoning for Same-sex Acts
Brunei goes ahead with the Sharia Penal Code introducing the Death Penalty by Stoning for Same-sex Acts The alarming news from Brunei relating to the implementation of strict sharia law and its intention to re-introduce “medieval” punishments is a considerable step back to harsh uncivilised times. The new penal code includes death by stoning or […]
The Question of LGBT Issues verses Religious Beliefs rises in the Classroom
The Question of LGBT Issues verses Religious Beliefs rises in the Classroom The hotly debated issue of children learning about LGBT issues at primary school mainly centres around the conflict between the adherents of religions which do not tolerate LGBT lifestyles, principally fundamental Christians and Muslims, and their concerns that any expression of the existence […]
Homophobia – can it ever be Eradicated?
Homophobia – can it ever be Eradicated? Society’s attitude towards same-sex relationships is still extremely variable. In a laudable attempt to inform and educate children about the infinite variety (within reason) of types of relationship, to bring understanding and tolerance to those who do not fall into what is viewed as “conventional” as far as […]
No place for Homophobia in Sport
No place for Homophobia in Sport Joe Root, England cricket caption, has been universally praised for his calm approach to what is presumed to be a gay slur from Shannon Gabriel, the West Indies fast bowler. Root responded in no uncertain terms to Gabriel’s comment and his response was caught by the stump microphone, not […]