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Un gran logro en el proceso de adquirir reconocimiento al
matrimonio entre las personas del mismo sexo. La Reina Isabel de
Inglaterra anuncia la intención del gobierno inglés en someter
legislación sobre el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo. Es
sin lugar a dudas, un precedente en Inglaterra.
Details of the British government's plan to recognize
same-sex couples emerged today in the Queen's speech from the
throne, the glittering ceremony that opens a new session of
Parliament.
The legislation will not legalize gay marriage, but it will
provide for registered civil unions and give same-sex couples most
of the rights and responsibilities that married couples now have.
Even though it stops short of marriage British civil rights groups
were enthusiastic with Stonewall calling it "hugely significant."
Called the Civil Partnership Registration Scheme, same-sex
partners would pay a license fee and sign an official document in
front of the registrar and two witnesses. There is no provision
for a ceremony.
Under the legislation, domestic partners would gain visiting
rights in hospitals, an ability to gain parental responsibility
for each other's children, joint state pension benefits, and
recognition under inheritance rules, including the right to
register their partner's death and continue tenancy of a property.
It also would require partners to support each other financially,
and it provides for a partner to claim compensation for fatal
accidents or criminal injuries.
Conservatives, who have a long history of tying up gay rights
legislation say Tory MPs will be allowed a free vote on the bill,
virtually insuring its passage.
FUENTE: 365Gay.com, 2003
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