Sentences with phrase «equality legislation in»

In an interview with Gay Times magazine, Conservative leader David Cameron displays uncertainty over support for key votes on equality legislation in European and UK parliaments.

The Assembly has passed marriage equality legislation in previous legislative sessions but in 2009, the bill failed to pass the Senate.

The Pride Agenda touted several of its other accomplishments, including marriage equality legislation in 2011.

The urgent debate saw MPs suggest parliament should expel Church of England bishops from the House of Lords or force the church to accept equality legislation in response to the vote.

The equality bill consolidates all of the government's previous equality legislation in one place, but has come in for criticism from both sides.

The right to breastfeed anywhere, anytime is protected, for instance, by equality legislation in the UK, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and by U.S. state laws.

Not exact matches

The health service said the move was to keep in line with equality legislation to ensure those who do not identify as heterosexual are treated fairly.

Amazon has been a champion for the LGBT community as early supporters of the Equality Act, backers of marriage equality campaigns, and active voices against legislation that discriminates against transgender people in states across the country.

Again, we can ask whether the spate of hate - speech and «equality» legislation in Britain and other European countries — not to mention the restrictions on public manifestations of faith, the right to which has been upheld again and again by both domestic and European courts — also falls foul of this Article.

But sadly those in power have no room for doubting the Tightness of their views and are intent on imposing conformity of views through their equality legislation.

She said: «I think this private member's bill follows a trend we've seen in America with the introduction of state legislation to undermine LGBT and other equality laws with an increase of so - called conscientious objection exemptions for public employees providing public services.»

Recently Pope Benedict said to our Bishops, during their five - yearly visit to him, that the measures enshrined in the Government's equality legislation partly go against the «natural law».

«Before new sexual orientation laws, guaranteeing equality in goods and services for the gay community were introduced in April 2007, Archbishop Nichols said the legislation contradicted the faith's «moral values».

There are no equivalent statutory arrangements for pupils or students from other countries in the UK or elsewhere, and local authorities and institutions are able to negotiate the recovery of costs as they consider appropriate, taking account of other relevant legislation (eg the Equalities Act).

The dialogue that ensued engaged the authors with a series of questions surrounding the book's central thesis: despite the real progress in racial equality achieved by the 1960s civil rights legislation, the United States political institution has been caught in between two modes of conceptualizing, and enacting policy, about race — both of which have failed to close the tremendous gap in racial disparities in social and economic welfare that are a legacy of American history.

In addition to calling for an inclusion of marriage equality in the Democratic Party platform, the language also backs overturning the Defense of Marriage Act and passing DOMA repeal legislation known as the Respect for Marriage Act in addition to opposing state constitutional amendments aimed at blocking gay couples from marriage rightIn addition to calling for an inclusion of marriage equality in the Democratic Party platform, the language also backs overturning the Defense of Marriage Act and passing DOMA repeal legislation known as the Respect for Marriage Act in addition to opposing state constitutional amendments aimed at blocking gay couples from marriage rightin the Democratic Party platform, the language also backs overturning the Defense of Marriage Act and passing DOMA repeal legislation known as the Respect for Marriage Act in addition to opposing state constitutional amendments aimed at blocking gay couples from marriage rightin addition to opposing state constitutional amendments aimed at blocking gay couples from marriage rights.

During his time in the legislature, Brian has sponsored legislation and worked with colleagues to extend and strengthen tenant protections; increase New York's commitment to cleaner more sustainable energy sources and greater efficiency; prevent people from being exposed to toxic chemicals; increase the minimum wage; ensure equality in civil marriage laws; strengthen laws intended to keep guns out of the wrong hands; and promote cleaner, fairer elections by modernizing voting and closing loopholes in campaign finance laws.

• Providing for marriage equality for all New Yorkers: To end discrimination against same - sex couples who wish to get married, Governor Cuomo called for the passage of legislation legalizing marriage for same - sex couples, as has been done in many states and other countries.

The push for a gay marriage equality bill in Albany has moved behind closed doors as Gov. Andrew Cuomo attempts to persuade state Senate Republicans to sign off on the seminal legislation by writing in protections for religious organizations.

The British Humanist Association (BHA) today welcomes the abolition of the blasphemy laws, and hails this change in legislation as a victory for equality and freedom of expression.

Perhaps the crowning jewel of Gov. Cuomo's time in office was the passage of legislation to legalize marriage equality in 2011.

• Providing for marriage equality for all New Yorkers: To end discrimination against same — sex couples who wish to get married, Governor Cuomo called for the passage of legislation legalizing marriage for same - sex couples as has been done in many states and other countries.

Tony Blair has confirmed Catholic adoption agencies will not be exempt from new gay equality legislation, saying there was «no place» for discrimination in Britain.

«If people facing discrimination and hatred in our society do not know their rights, or have support from the EHRC in enforcing them, then equality legislation will not be worth the paper it is written on.»

Green, a West Point graduate who spent 20 years in active military service, has been an outspoken opponent of equality, introducing legislation this year to make it -LSB-...]

Mandle, of Hamilton, said the Independent Democratic Conference has enabled Senate Republicans to stay in power and block legislation she supports, including public funding of elections, the women's equality agenda, the DREAM ACT and an increase in the minimum wage.

The apparent failure of the women's equality measure is one of the factors that has put the IDC leader, Jeff Klein, who represents portions of the Bronx and Westchester County, under considerable pressure to prove his faction has succeeded in steering its much larger governing partner to embrace any progressive legislation.

She told Labour MPs and supporters: «Everything we're proud of — from the NHS, to the minimum wage, to equality legislation which has civilised our society — is there because we were in Government.

«We should go ahead and pay our bills, and then we can have a discussion about what improvements we can make to the legislation,» the former political director for the movement that resulted in marriage equality for New York State.

Flanagan spokesman Scott Reif made a distinction between positions held by the Senate GOP and Trump's national candidacy, saying the Senate passed women's equality legislation that «ensures equal pay for equal work, protects the victims of domestic violence and creates zero tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace.»

For eight years he broke his promises and kept the Republicans in the State Senate, blocking critical legislation for affordable housing, women's equality and criminal justice reform.»

And we must once again call on the State Senate to act; the refusal of Senate leadership to support this legislation flies in the face of everything that New York stands for — equality, hard work, and a level playing field for all.»

Other parts refer to «faiths and beliefs», and the term «belief», in equalities legislation, is typically taken to mean non-religious beliefs.

The special exemptions enshrined in the Act to permit organised religions to treat lesbian and gay people unkindly, unfairly, and discriminate against them are so wide that the legislation itself may even be in breach of European equality legislation.

I welcome Cameron's apology over the Conservative's section 28 legislation as well, yet 20 - years - late apologies don't really cut it when the Conservatives continue to oppose important policies to advance equality in Britain.

The development may be particularly important in the senate, where Democrats hold a slim 32 - 30 majority, four Democrats have already said they will vote against the marriage bill, and equality advocates will need to pick up several GOP votes in order to pass the legislation.

«The Log Cabin Republicans announced Tuesday that the GOP's New York leadership in both the state senate and assembly are going to allow Republican legislators to make «conscience votes» on Gov. David Paterson's marriage - equality bill rather than pressuring party members to vote against it, giving the legislation a much stronger likelihood of picking up Republican votes in both chambers.

In recent years I have voted to expand the rights of same sex couples by voting for: The follow up legislation that amended the estates, powers and trusts law to reflect the provisions of the marriage equality act.

Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, who was not present at yesterday's press conference, released a statement shortly after the presser: «I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of marriage equality and remain steadfast in my commitment to passing the marriage equality legislation submitted today by Governor Paterson.

Outgoing Governor David Paterson has given up on marriage equality in NY, at least on his watch: Mr. Paterson described his frustrations over the defeat of the legislation, which was one of his top priorities, as he reflected on his legacy during an... Read

Cuomo's campaign noted achievements like a $ 15 minimum wage, marriage equality, gun safety legislation, banning fracking, ending finger printing for food stamps and $ 27 billion in education funding.

She did just that, becoming more flexible on gun control and introducing legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and serving as an instrumental lobbyist during the push for marriage equality in New York State.

Lancman, a lawyer who served Assembly District 25 for six years, has also passed a significant volume of legislation, including theLibel Terrorism Protection Act, which aims to protect journalists writing about terrorism abroad from being hit with defamation lawsuits, and a host of bills related to equality andsafety in the workplace.

Giannoulias discussed his positions on «Don't Ask, Don't Tell», marriage equality, and what he plans on doing to move LGBT legislation forward in Congress if he's elected.

Quite frankly, I can not point to another member of the U.S. Senate who, in their first year in office, has been more outspoken and passionate than Kirsten Gillibrand about her support for legislation that would finally provide full equality to LGBT Americans.

«Assemblymember Malliotakis has made her career in Albany as a Trump - style conservative who has voted time and time against commonsense legislation, from raising the minimum wage to marriage equality and helping young immigrant students,» de Blasio spokesperson Dan Levitan told Gotham Gazette.

In the 1940s,»50s and»60s, when race relations were considered poor, and legislation like the Race Relations Acts of 1965 and»68 were passed, one could see there was some logic in ensuring government adhered to the principle of racial equality it had legislated foIn the 1940s,»50s and»60s, when race relations were considered poor, and legislation like the Race Relations Acts of 1965 and»68 were passed, one could see there was some logic in ensuring government adhered to the principle of racial equality it had legislated foin ensuring government adhered to the principle of racial equality it had legislated for.

He promised to introduce gender - equality legislation requiring an equal male / female representation in the Scottish Cabinet and on the boards of Scottish - based companies, and planned to appoint a Cabinet Minister for Women.

With an «equality rally» outside City Hall before the full Council held a meeting at which some of the bills were introduced, legislators, advocates, and service providers expressed support for the legislation and argued for its necessity in light of Donald Trump's election as President.

Through this resource; By the end of the session all learners will be able to: a) Understand the employment rights and responsibilities of the employee and employer and their purpose b) Identify the main points of contracts of employment and their purpose c) Outline the main points of legislation affecting employers and employees and their purpose d) Identify where to find information on employment rights and responsibilities both internally and externally e) Explain the purpose and functions of representative bodies that support employees f) Explain employer and employee responsibilities for equality and diversity in a business environment g) Explain the benefits of making sure equality and diversity procedures are followed in a business environment h) Explain employer and employee responsibilities for health, safety and security in a business environment i) Explain the purpose of following health, safety and security procedures in a business environment By the end of this session some learners will be able to: A. Establish a link between understanding responsibilities as the first step towards managing ones own work effectively for career progression.