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Tory plan to revisit marriage law called ’reckless’
The Conservative Party plan to strip away the right of same-sex couples to marry is "legally reckless" and unconstitutional, a group of prominent legal experts is warning.In an open letter being issued today, more than 100 Canadian constitutional law experts caution Tory Leader Stephen Harper not to proceed with his plans if he is elected prime minister without first referring proposed legislation to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Loses Bid to Revisit Gay Marriage Law
What a strangely slanted piece of reporting. Harper only held the vote because it was one of the election promises -- a fair vote on what is for some a controversial issue. The previous vote was unfair as all the Liberal party people were forced to tow the line. So weve got a PM in Canada who does everything he says hell do. I guess you dont have politicians like that in the USA? There really isnt much more to it than that. Why the wild headline? It tells us a lot more about Doug Struck, rather than representing the
Same-sex marriage vote a hurdle for Liberals
New Liberal Leader Stephane Dion will face his first major caucus management test with Parliament's looming free vote on same-sex marriage. Prime Minister Stephen Harper wants to hold a promised vote on whether Parliament should revisit the same-sex marriage bill passed last year by Parliament. Debate would start Wednesday, with a vote likely on Thursday. In Monday's question period, Harper tried to create some mischief for Dion by saying: "We promised Canadians a genuinely free vote on this issue in the House of Commons. "I know the new leader of the opposition has said he will not allow a free vote of his caucus
Canadian Supreme Court rules in favor of gay marriage.
In a landmark opinion, Canada's Supreme Court said Thursday that proposed legislation allowing gay marriage is constitutional, but the government cannot force religious officials to perform unions against their beliefs. The Liberal government had sought the court's opinon, which is strictly advisory, and the legislation to allow gay marriage must still pass with a majority of the House of Commons. Judges in six provinces and one territory have already allowed same-sex marriage. Prime Minister Paul Martin said that his government would introduce a bill shortly...
Lawmakers kick off same-sex marriage law debate
Prime Minister Paul Martin kicked off a historic debate on same-sex marriage in the House of Commons with a speech on protecting minority rights. "Our deliberations will not be merely about a piece of legislation," Martin told the House of Commons Wednesday. "More deeply, it will be about the kind of nation we are today and the nation we want to be." "This bill protects minority rights. This bill affirms the Charter guarantee of religious freedom. It's that straightforward and it's that important." Martin affirmed that the controversial bill to legalize same-sex marriage, Bill C-38, will not impede religious freedom and will
Canadian Leaders Agree To Propose Gay Marriage Law
The Canadian cabinet approved a new national policy today to open marriage to gay couples, paving the way for Canada to become the third country to allow same-sex unions. ''You have to look at history as an evolution of society,'' Prime Minister Jean Chrétien told reporters after a meeting of his cabinet. ''According to the interpretation of the courts these unions should be legal in Canada. We will ensure that our legislation includes and legally recognizes the union of same-sex couples.'' The decision to redefine marriage in Canada to include unions between men and between women will immediately take effect
Gay ’Marriage’ Law to be Introduced in Feb., Passed by June Says Canadian Justice Minister
Justice Minister Irwin Cotler has announced that he will introduce the Liberal government bill to change the definition of marriage to one that would include same-sex couples, in early February. He hopes it will pass before the House rises in June. In his announcement Cotler seemed to take comfort in the activist court decisions that have forced homosexual 'marriage' on seven provinces and one territory in Canada. "If the bill does not pass, the likelihood is that the constitutional development will continue in the other provinces, and we will likely see this issue being arrived at one by one in
Canada May Not Pass Gay-Marriage Law Before Break, Martin Says
June 16 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin said he may not have enough time to pass legislation allowing gays and lesbians to marry before Parliament shuts down for summer recess next week. Martin asked opposition Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper to drop his threat to prolong debate on additional 2006 budget spending that Harper opposes. Any delay would make passage of the marriage law difficult before the House of Commons adjourns June 23, Martin said. ``It's in the hands of the opposition,'' Martin told reporters in Ottawa following a meeting of his cabinet. ``How long it takes us
Same-sex marriage now officially the law
Two Alberta men were quick to take advantage of their newfound right to marry each other in the wake of Bill C-38 becoming law. Rob Bradford and Keenan Carley arrived at a provincial registry to obtain a civil marriage licence less than an hour after the same-sex marriage law was given royal assent on Wednesday. First, they had to wait for the provincial government to fax a directive to all registry offices instructing them to go ahead and issue marriage licences to same-sex couples. Staff changed the words "bride and groom" on the licence to "partner one and partner two." With the document
Canada marriage law may be delayed
The new Canadian Justice Minister has thrown a wrench into the timetable for legalizing same-sex marriage by adding a fourth question to the three others that have been placed before the Canadian Supreme Court. The high court was planning to hear arguments on the marriage questions April 16, and briefs from 18 interested parties were due at the beginning of March. Wednesday's announcement by Minister Irwin Cotler means that the court will likely delay this schedule for weeks or months. Last year, the administration of Jean Chretien decided to legalize same-sex marriage throughout Canada. Prior to placing a bill before Parliament, his
Australia lawmakers to weigh marriage ban
The Australian Prime Minister John Howard has angered gay rights groups across the country by pushing for a ban on same-sex marriage. Howard, who has been the focus of protests from lesbian and gay Australians before, has suggested changes to marriage law that, while giving same-sex couples financial rights, would restrict
A Jewish State, Or State of Jews?
The conventional explanation for Israel’s more controversial measures, including in particular the security fence now under construction and the new marriage law passed by the Knesset, is that these are responses to the ongoing conflict. (The new marriage law cancels the automatic citizenship hitherto accorded Palestinian spouses of Israeli citizens.)
California Domestic Partnership Law Not in Violation of Marriage Law, says Court
The California Court of Appeals ruled on Monday that the granting of benefits and rights to same-sex domestic partners does not violate the state’s marriage laws. According to Proposition 22, passed by voters in 2000, California recognizes marriage as a union between one man and one woman. A law passed in
Governor would not object to change in marriage law
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Monday that same-sex marriages would be "fine with me" if the courts or the voters change state law and make them legal. Advertisement Appearing on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," Schwarzenegger said he supports the law approved by California voters last year that proclaims marriage
Catholics threaten over gay marriage law.
Catholic leaders in Canada warn the church might not baptize the children of same-sex couples if the country legalizes gay marriage as expected next week. The archbishop of Quebec, Cardinal Marc Oullet, told lawmakers in Ottawa last week the new law would not be...
Sex-Change Operation Tests Marriage Law
Here's a legal riddle: Can a man marry a woman, but still violate a ban on same-sex marriages? It will be up to some of the great minds of Kentucky law to find an answer. The courtroom brainteaser comes courtesy of a Louisville marital dispute or, better yet, the case of the
Maryland marriage law not based on Bible, says professor
A Maryland state proposal to prohibit same-sex marriages has sparked a sharp exchange over the role of religion in government. During a March 1 committee hearing on a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriages, Sen. Nancy Jacobs cited a religious rationale for her support of the proposal. Jacobs, a...
Whiskers as a Rabbi's Badge -- Some Questions for Magistrate.
Ida Rosensweig went before Magistrate Barlow in the Essex Market Court yesterday to prosecute David Rosensweig, whom she alleges to be her husband, for abandonment. She says he was married to her in Austria. David's lawyer is Hyman Rosenschein. He put the woman through a searching cross-examination. Source : query.nytimes.com
Spain Legalizes Gay Marriage; Law Is Among the Most Liberal
The Spanish Parliament voted Thursday to legalize gay marriage, giving final approval to a bill that would make Spain, a predominantly Catholic country, the first nation to eliminate all legal distinctions between same-sex and heterosexual unions, according to supporters of the measure. The bill, passed 187 to 147, says couples
Clergymen Marrying Minors.
It would certainly create a sensation if a minister should be put on trial for a violation of the marriage law; but its effect could not but be beneficial in stopping the marriage of minors, ... Source : query.nytimes.com