same sex
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Ireland’s new Law disregards historic convictions for same-sex activity (at long last!)
This week, the Irish Parliament (known as the Dáil) passed a very important new Bill that redressed a major inconsistency in the law, which had allowed convictions for same-sex activity. The new Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, included a scheme to disregard historic convictions for these alleged offences. In 1993,…
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POLAND takes baby steps towards legalizing same sex relationships
When it comes to gay rights, Poland may not be fast, but at least it is not last. This week, their Givernment approved a bill introducing “cohabitation contracts” for couples living together, a measure of recognition for same-sex unions in one of the few European Union countries with few rights for LGBT people. Kudos…
