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from Parenting & Family
British Government Officials
Erasing 'Marriage' In Documents
January 24, 2006 -
With the recent passage of gay civil partnerships in England, marriage registry
offices through that nation are deleting the term "marriage" from their
documents.
The Birmingham Post reported on this decision in its January 20, 2006 issue. The
paper notes: "Many viewed this development [civil partnerships] as a watershed
in the struggle for gay rights proof that justice and equality are winning the
fight against prejudice and discrimination. However, whilst the law acknowledges
gay civil partnerships as equal to heterosexual marriage, language is struggling
to catch up. In the light of new legislation, the word 'marriage' is rapidly
being deleted from register offices all over the country."
Additional Reading: Dr. Jeffrey Satinover Testifies Before Massachusetts Senate
Committee Studying Gay Marriage; Beyond Gay Marriage
Updated: 8 February 2008
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