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Wesley Methodist: ‘God Created Us All Equally’
“Just as we supported OUTBermuda with this legal case, we will continue to find ways to create equity for those in the LGBTQ+ community who need it most,” Wesley Methodist Church said following today’s ruling by the Privy Council in the UK. A spokesperson said, “Wesley Methodist Church is committed to supporting equal rights and justice... Read more of this article
“Govt Pleased With The Outcome Of Appeal”
“The Government is pleased with the outcome of the appeal,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today following the ruling by the Privy Council in the UK. Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, “The... Read more of this article
Court: Same Sex Marriage Appeal Judgment
The Privy Council in the UK — Bermuda’s highest court of appeal — has issued their ruling on same sex marriage, deciding in favour of the Government, which in effect, is against same sex marriage. OUTBermuda said, “Today, Bermuda’s highest judicial body, the Privy Council’s Judicial Committee, sided with the Government of... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: “Our Work Will Go On”
Following today’s ruling by the Privy Council, OUTBermuda said they will continue to “advocate for equality, justice and dignity for all LGBTQ+ Bermudians” adding that “this decision just highlights that OUTBermuda must continue our work.” A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermuda’s highest judicial body, the Privy Council’s... Read more of this article
Privy Council Rules In Favour of Government
[Updating] The Privy Council ruling in the UK regarding Bermuda’s marriage laws is scheduled to be delivered this morning [March 14] which will mark the conclusion of what has been a five year legal matter. The official website states the “Issue” is “Whether Bermudian legislation providing that only marriages between a man and... Read more of this article
‘Thanks To All Who Played A Part In Journey’
Speaking in advance of Monday’s Privy Council ruling, Winston Godwin-DeRoche thanked everyone who “played a part in this journey,” saying “if you were vocal, if you protested, if you marched, if you cheered out loud or cheered on the inside, if you supported in any way shape or form, I thank you, and Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ community,... Read more of this article
Marriage Ruling To Be Delivered On Monday
The Privy Council ruling in the UK regarding Bermuda’s marriage laws is scheduled to be delivered this Monday, March 14. This is according to the official website which lists the “Judgment date” as 14 March 2022, and states the “Issue” is “Whether Bermudian legislation providing that only marriages between a man and... Read more of this article
UK Minister Questioned On LGBTQ Rights In OTs
“Nine of the Overseas Territories have legal recognition and protection for LGBT+ people, six have also introduced legislation to introduce civil partnerships or legalise same-sex marriage,” Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During the British Parliament’s session on January 14th, Shadow Minister of Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International... Read more of this article
Still Awaiting Privy Council Decision On Marriage
The hearing about Bermuda’s marriage laws at the Privy Council in London was held over eight months ago — in February 2021 — and the island continues to await the Court’s decision. The Privy Council is the highest court of appeal for Bermuda and this appeal marks the final step in what has been a protracted legal matter, spanning... Read more of this article
Updates: SSM Hearing At Privy Council In UK
[Updating] The hearing before the Privy Council in London on Bermuda’s same sex marriage law starts is underway, and it is being live streamed online and you can watch on the Privy Council website. An OUTBermuda spokesperson previously said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda will enter the final appeal in London for Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Marriage Privy Council Hearings This Week In UK
The Privy Council hearing in London on Bermuda’s marriage equality decision will take place this week, on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, with the court hearing to be live streamed online. An OUTBermuda spokesperson said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda will enter the final appeal in London for Bermuda’s historic... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: 53% Favour Same-Sex Marriage
According to the latest public opinion poll by OUTBermuda, 53% of Bermudians now say they favour same-sex marriage. A spokesperson said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda confirmed that the long-awaited, final stage of appeal for Bermuda’s historic marriage equality decision will take place in London on February 3 and 4, 2021... Read more of this article
