New Irish human rights legislation for LGBT people

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New Irish human rights legislation for LGBT people


Source:

Mel Spencer
5th June 2012

The new legislation changes the definition of 'human rights' to include 'new and emerging' rights



Same-s.ex civil marriage and protection for LGBT students in schools are just two of the positive steps which may result from new legislation published in Ireland.

The proposed legislation will create a new body in charge of human rights and equality, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC). This merges two previous organisations, the Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission, and will have a direct impact on the LGBT community in the country.

The definition of ‘human rights’ will be changed in the new body to include ‘new and emerging human rights’, including the needs of LGBT individuals.

Brian Sheehan, Director of the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network in Ireland, said this new definition would enable the IHREC to support access to civil marriage for same s.ex couples, in line with growing support for marriage equality in the country. Under the new plans, LGBT equality will be a high priority and mainstream public services will be adapted to suit the needs of the wider community. Sheenan said this could extend to schools, who would be obliged to consider how their LGBT students were being treated and put protective measures in place to help and protect them.

He said: “A strong culture of equality and respect for diversity are key components of a healthy society and play an important role in economic competitiveness, in particular in nurturing, attracting and retaining people with the skills and talent needed to drive innovation and creativity.”

[Luka]

That'll go down well like a hole in the head.

[Manmanbacon]

"Hey No fair what about the straight students!" People will say~

[xXGothikaXx]

ooh i hope this goes through! everyone deserves to be married...because everyone also deserves to suffer through a marriage too! xD

[~Tyson~]

"Hey No fair what about the straight students!" People will say~

What do they need protection from?

[Manmanbacon]

What do they need protection from?

Hey, most people are discriminated against, for all kinds of reason not only for ***ual orientation
But then again, im just predicting what people would problady say about it,

[xXGothikaXx]

true... but straight would be considered a majority....same case with colored people and white people (not to be racist) but its plain and simple....certian people will let a black man and a white woman marry...but two men and/or two women can't marry? whats the difference? so they're basically judging you on what body parts you do/don't have....really bugs me