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US judge overturns California same-sex marriage ban

A US federal judge has overturned California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. The judge found it unconstitutionally discriminated against same-sex couples who sought to wed. The state measure, known as Proposition 8, was passed by voters in 2008. It banned same-sex marriage, although the state offered same-sex civil unions.

Gay people have equal right to equal treatment

The Equality Commission congratulates Belfast Pride on its 20th birthday this year.

Chief Commissioner Bob Collins commented, “When Belfast’s first “Pride” parade was held twenty years ago people who were lesbian, gay or bisexual had no legal protection against discrimination in any sphere of their life.”