The Equality and Human Rights Commission, LGBT Youth Scotland and the Equality Network invite you to join a specially convened symposium to discuss
EQUAL MARRIAGE
As the law stands, same sex couples in the UK can enter into civil partnerships, but marriage is not yet an option.
The law also interferes with both marriage and civil partnership rights of transgender people.
This event will investigate the perceived barriers to equal marriage and seek to produce a roadmap for legislators as to how to make equal marriage a reality, suggest areas for further consideration and make recommendations for moving forward.
Date : Thursday 2nd December 2010
Venue : Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, 81 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh
Time : 10.00am registration, finish at 16.30.
This event will include presentations, panel and group discussions. Speakers/panellists will include Prof John Curtice, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Patrick Harvie MSP, Prof Kenneth McK Norrie, Rev Sharon Ferguson (Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement), and representatives of LGBT groups working for equal marriage in Scotland.
This event is FREE but must be booked by Friday 19th November using the booking form (see below), or by phoning Steven Smyth on 0141 228 5961, or by emailing scotlandcommunication@equalityhumanrights.com
The booking form is available here (you can print it out, or save it and edit it, and post it or email it to the addresses on the form):
or here:
Tea, coffee and lunch will be provided
