Newsletter No 15 - 01 July 2011
Equal Jus Project Newsletter, 01 July 2011, No 15
International news
Illinois Passes Civil Union Law
Illinois, United States, 1 June 2011 - A law allowing same-sex couples to enter civil unions went into effect today.
Malaysia opposition leader Anwar fails to remove judge in sodomy case
[Source: Jurist.org - Zach Zagger, 6 Jun 2011] Malaysian opposition leader and former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim [official profile; JURIST news archive] failed a third time Monday to remove the judge in his sodomy case.
Connecticut passes transgender anti-discrimination bill
[Source: Jurist.org, Dan Taglioli, 5 Jun 2011] The Connecticut Senate [official website] on Saturday voted 20-16 [roll call] to pass a bill that provides protection for gender identity under the state's existing anti-discrimination laws.
LA Bankruptcy Court Unanimously Declares Proposition 8 Unconstitutional
Los Angeles, United States, 15 June 2011 - The US Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles held unanimously on Monday that the 1996 Defence of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, "In this court's judgment, no legally married couple should be entitled to fewer bankruptcy rights than any other legally married couple."
California, United States, 14 June 2011 - Chief U.S. District Judge James Ware today upheld the decision of his predecessor Judge Vaughn Walker in Perry v. Schwarzenegger in which Judge Walker struck down the ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional.
New York State Assembly Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
New York, United States, 15 June 2011 - New York's State Assembly has passed a same-sex marriage bill by 80-63 votes. The bill may be considered by the Senate as early as Friday.
UN Human Rights Council Adopts a Resolution on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
United Nations, Geneva, 17 July 2011 - The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity. This groundbreaking resolution is the first of its kind.
Wisconsin Judge Rules that Domestic Partnerships Do Not Violate Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Wisconsin, United States, 21 June 2011 - Dane County Judge Daniel Moeser upheld the constitutionality of Wisconsin domestic partnerships concluding that they do not violate the ban on same-sex marriage because;
Brazilian Judge Approves Same-Sex Marriage
Brazil, 28 June 2011 - A Sao Paulo state judge has ruled that Sergio Kauffman Sousa and Luiz Andre Moresi can convert their civil union into a marriage. Judge Fernando Henrique Pinto based his ruling upon the Brazilian constitution.
National news
Women Defy Same-Sex Marriage Ban to Marry in Nancy
Nancy, France, 5 Jun 2011 - Stephanie Nicot married her partner Elise in town hall ceremony in the city of Nancy in eastern France.
Scottish Government to Commence Process of Consultation on Same-Sex Marriage
Scotland, 6 June 2011 - The newly elected Scottish Government has indicated that it will begin a consultation on same-sex marriage in fulfillment of the Scottish National Party's election manifesto which pledged full marriage equality.
German tax case-law in favour of registered couples
Baden-Württemberg, 5 Jun 2011 – The Tax Court of Baden-Württemberg issued a ruling on May 16, 2011 – docket no 9 V 1339/11 – that shares the viewpoint of a precedent by the Tax Court of Lower Saxony of December 1, 2010 – 13 V 239/10 juris – according to which registered partners under German Law (Lebenspartnerschaftgesetz) may apply starting January 1, 2011 for modification of the tax class from I / I to III / V.
The debate on Civil Partnership Bill resumes in Poland
8 June 2011, Poland - On 17 May 2011, the Initiative Group for Civil Partnerships, an umbrella organization of LGBT activists, and the Union of Democratic Left (SLD), proposed a Civil Partnership Bill in the Polish parliament. As the parliamentary elections are slated for autumn, it is still unclear whether the bill will be considered in this parliament.
Irish Parliament Prepares to Debate Tax Changes for Civil Partners
Ireland, 9 June 2011 - The Minister for Finance Michael Noonan T.D. today published the Finance (No. 3) Bill 2011. The Bill provides for changes to existing tax legislation as a consequence of the passing of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010.
Croatia's President and Prime Minister Condemn Violence at Gay Pride Parade
Croatia, 12 June 2011 - Just one day after the European Commission endorsed Croatia's application for membership of the European Union (to commence in 2013) violence erupted at Croatia's first LGBT Pride Parade held in Split.
41 Sign Manifesto Calling for Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships in Estonia
Estonia, 14 June 2011 - A document supporting the equality of LGBT Estonian's signed by 41 prominent people, including government ministers has been published by Kristiina Ojuland MEP, a member of the EU Human Rights Committee.
First Czech Same-Sex Couple to Foster a Child
Czech Republic, 10 June 2011 - Viktorie Plivove, the Minister for Labour and Social Affairs has confirmed that the recent successful application by a man in a registered same-sex relationship to foster a child was the first of its kind.
French Parliament Rejects Bill to Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
France, 14 June 2011 - The lower house of parliament rejected a bill to legalise same-sex marriage by a margin of 293 votes to 222. The ruling UMP party currently holds a majority, however, the socialist opposition party who proposed the bill have vowed to make marriage equality a priority should they hold a majority in 2012.
An Italian Court of Appeal imposes divorce
19 June 2011, Italy - The Court of Appeal of Bologna decides that the marriage between a woman and man, now become woman, is no longer valid.
Liechtenstein says YES to same-sex couples
20 June 2011, Liechtenstein - Citizens of Liechtenstein say "yes" to civil unions between same-sex couples.
2011/07/06 - 2011/07/09 - Naming and Framing: The Making of Sexual (In)Equality
The conference will take place in Madrid on 6 - 9 July 2011 and it was organized by the International Association for the Study of Sexuality, Culture and Society (IASSCS). The 2011 Conference theme focuses on the multiple ways that equality and inequality are articulated through sexuality. Abstract deadline 10 January 2011.
For more info, click here: www.iasscs.org/2011conference.
2011/10/27 - 30/10/2011-15th ILGA-Europe conference - Torino 2011
The 15th ILGA-Europe's Annual Conference will take place in Turin on 27-30 October 2011.
Fore more info, click here: www.ilga-europe.org/home/about_us/annual_conference/turin_2011
2011/11/18 - 19/11/2011 - L'Autre Cercle - International Conference 2011
L'Autre Cercle, one of the principal French LGBT associations, organizes an international conference in Strasbourg on 18 and 19 November 2011.
The title of the two-day conference is: "Mutual recognition of registered partnerships and same-sex marriages within the territory of the European Union: a restriction on the freedom of movement of E-U citizens and members of their family?"
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