It will afford people in a same sex relationship the same rights as a married couple, with the same rights regarding pensions, tax and inheritance.
It’s a landmark day on the Isle of Man with the new Civil Partnership legislation officially introduced.It will afford people in a same sex relationship the same rights as a married couple, with the same rights regarding pensions, tax and inheritance.
It’s been seen as a progressive step forward for the Isle of Man who only decriminalised homosexuality in 1992.
The bill was introduced in the UK in 2006.
The Civil Registry is responsible for the registration procedures proscribed under the Act.
The Civil Partnership Bill has been tabled by Economic development minister Allan Bell.
He has been telling 3FM that the Island was intolerable for people within the gay community before it was decriminalised in 1992.
There was a spate of suicides of young people on the Isle of Man who, Allan Bell said, could no longer tolerate living in such a repressive society.
From today the couples can begin the procedure that will eventually result in them having their partnership recognised by law.Ian Gilmore from the registry told 3FM that there has been increased demand for the introduction of the legislation, and anticipates its introduction will have a limited, but fairly significant impact on the registrars.
(AUDIO ABOVE)
Ferry sailing early today to avoid bad weather
Police still looking for cyclist involved in an incident with old lady
See the northern lights tonight in Ramsey!
Rise in tuition fees could cost the government over £200,000
Weather halts work to open Mountain Road
Over a dozen ferry sailings face cancellation
Yellow weather warning extended again
Free Christmas parking is back!
