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LGBT Conservative Sets Out Its Position On Marriage Equality

AJ Allen  28 Apr 11  -  LGBT Tory, in the UK, is in favour of marriage equality, regardless of sexuality or gender identity. It states that they believe this is necessary to promote an equal footing for all committed relationships, of whatever kind.

Currently, with Civil Partnerships, there are inconsistencies which means that those in them do not have the same rights as married couples. For example, under international law, if a married couple travel to another jurisdiction they are obliged to be recognised as such: there is no such recognition for Civil Partnerships.

It goes on to say that on the religious side, LGBT Tory welcomes the Prime Ministers recent announcement at Downing Street LGBT  reception that Civil Partnerships will be able to take place in religious contexts  for those people who wish to take this up ( although we do not want to see religious institutions forced to take part against their will) . This is a positive step forward by the new Government  and one which we would like to see included in any change to the marriage laws.

A full document highlighting these important points can be found at: www.lgbtory.co.uk