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Public Bill Committee: Equality Bill [Lords]: Clause 80 - Regulations (8 Dec 2005)

Celia Barlow: ...worry about that. There has even been some   mischief-making on behalf of the Green party, which said that regulations on sexual orientation will be delayed. It is important to give the lesbian and gay community an assurance that what will happen will happen, and happen quickly. The changes in terms of sexual orientation should be implemented at the same time as those on religion and...

Orders of the Day — Equality Bill [Lords] — Order for Second Reading read. (21 Nov 2005)

Celia Barlow: ...and to promote the benefits of a diverse society, contributing greatly to the national debate on equality and fighting effectively for inclusion of anti-discrimination legislation for the gay and lesbian community in the Bill.

Orders of the Day — Equality Bill [Lords] — Order for Second Reading read. (21 Nov 2005)

Celia Barlow: ...the continuing desire of our Government to free this country from centuries of discrimination. With the inclusion of the amendment outlawing discrimination when providing goods and services to gays and lesbians, the Bill will mean that, as those citizens go about their lives, they will no longer have to suffer the daily, dull, yet remorseless indignities of casual discrimination. It has...

Orders of the Day — Racial and Religious Hatred Bill (21 Jun 2005)

Celia Barlow: While I appreciate what my right hon. Friend says about the Bill's scope on sexuality, can he assure my constituents in the gay and lesbian community in particular that they will still be able vigorously to rebut views held by other members of the community who are protected by the law? Does he agree that it would be more sensible to create a general offence of incitement to hatred that...