28/10/2009
News Sent - 28th October
In this week's e-mail newsletter: Equality Network News: Changing Hearts, Opening Minds; Survey on marriage and civil partnership; Forums News: LGBT domestic abuse 'suffered in silence'; Involving older people in shaping 'A Better Life'; Stonewall: Children of LGBT Parents; Talk Scotland Events: Edinburgh: the ‘abortion trail’ and the making of a London-Irish underground; Glasgow: Brian's Big Debate, BBC Radio Scotland; Edinburgh: The Final Fling; Inverness: Halloween Party; Same-sex hand holding (Sshh): Our silent revolution; Kirkcaldy: Aspects of discrimination law seminar; Glasgow: Jesus Queen of Heaven; Edinburgh: My Safety! Get off my stuff; Inverness: Pink Castle Philosophy Club; Edinburgh: Lesbian Film Night; Glasgow: The Next 20 Years - The Challenge for Social Welfare, Debt, Housing, & Asylum Law; Sacro Lecture 2009: A Steep Learning Curve: My Introduction to Scottish Prisons; Edinburgh Gay Men's Chorus: Heroes; ACPOS LGBT Reference Group Biennial Conference; UK News: Liverpool: Homotopia, 1-30th November; Turing's Test: new radio play; International: US: Hate Crimes Prevention Act; Ireland: Cusack's giant leap forward; LGBT Families, Civil Partnership and Cohabitation: Research on Civil Partnerships: Australia: Tasmanian Same-Sex Family Law
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Equality Network News
Changing Hearts, Opening Minds
Booking is now open for the 2009 conference, which will be held on Saturday 14th November 2009, at West Park Conference Centre, Perth Road, Dundee, 10am-4pm. This conference is organised by the Equality Network with the support of
LGBT Youth Scotland and
Stonewall Scotland. The keynote speaker is Shona Robison, Minister for Public Health and Sport.
www.equality-network.org/policy/conferences/conference2009
Survey on marriage and civil partnership
The Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee is considering petitions calling for the introduction of same-sex marriage in Scotland. Your views will help the Equality Network's work on this issue.
This survey should take no more than 15 minutes of your time.
www.equality-network.org/marriage
Forums News
LGBT domestic abuse 'suffered in silence'
Senior police officers say they think many victims of violence in same-sex relationships are not coming forward. Last year there were around 1,000 reported domes tic abuse cases in same-sex couples in Scotland, but police say the true figure could be as high as 4,000.
Detective Chief Inspector Peter McPike of Strathclyde's Domestic Abuse Task Force said: "People can now tell us things in confidence. People don't always want the police turning up at their doors with flashing blue lights. We need to build up the trust of people in the LGBT community. We want them to know that we would never take any action that would expose the victim." (
Scotland on Sunday)
www.lgbtdomesticabuse.org.uk
Involving older people in shaping 'A Better Life'
What do older people with high support needs want and value from life? The
Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) wants to commission a process to involve older people with high support needs (and potentially others) to inform and advise JRF on a new and ambitious programme of work. Deadline for receipt of full proposals is 12 noon on Tuesday 24 November 2009 for decision by 18 December.
Stonewall: Children of LGBT Parents
In the next few months Stonewall, in conjunction with leading researchers in the field, will begin a study researching the day-to-day experiences of
children aged 4 to 21 who have same-sex parents. If you are in a same-sex relationship and you & your child are willing to take part, or if you are a young adult aged between 18 and 21 email camara.chambers@stonewall.org.uk for further information.
www.stonewall.org.uk/scotland
Talk Scotland
Edinburgh: the ‘abortion trail’ and the making of a London-Irish underground
6.30pm, Thurs 29th Oct, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30-38 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh, Abortion Rights Edinburgh invite you to discuss with Anne Rossiter her book "Ireland’s Hidden Diaspora: the ‘abortion trail’ and the making of a London-Irish underground, 1980-2000" @
The 13th Edinburgh Independent Radical Book Fair.
Glasgow: Brian's Big Debate, BBC Radio Scotland
BBC Scotland's Political Editor is chairing a debate on Friday, with his weekly live radio show
Brian's Big Debate. He will be joined by guests discussing their views on this week's big news stories. Join the audience at 12:30 (Doors close 13:00) at BBC Scotland, Pacific Quay in Glasgow for news, views and discussion. Audience members can submit a question relating to any news story which has appeared in the news this week. Questions can be emailed to brian@bbc.co.uk by Thursday 29 October. (The more succinct, the more chance of being picked.)
Same-sex hand holding (Sshh): Our silent revolution
Saturday 31st October. "You don't have to fight to change the world. Promote love and equality by the simple act of holding hands." (
PinkPaper)
Facebook Event
www.adayinhand.com
Edinburgh: The Final Fling
31st October, 8pm to 1am, Assembly Rooms in George Street. The Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard holds their last ceilidh. After 35 years of service to the LGBT community in the Lothians, LGLS is to wind down with effect from 1 November 2009. The Switchboard was founded in 1974, and over four decades with over 300 volunteers they have helped thousands of callers looking for advice, support, and contact within the LGBT communities in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The new Lothian LGBT Helpline will be taking calls from Wednesday 4th November. The number will remain 0131 556 4049 and will be available every Wednesday, 12.30-7pm.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
Inverness: Halloween Pride Party
31st October, 7.30pm-12.30am: Halloween party organised by the
Highland LGBT Forum. Tickets £5 on the door. Raigmore Motel, Old Perth Road, IV2 3RH
Kirkcaldy: Aspects of discrimination law seminar
Tues 3 Nov 09, 3:30-5pm. Town House, 2 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy. (CPD: 1 Hour). The inaugural seminar of the Fife Law Centre entitled “An update on aspects of discrimination law including the potential impact of the Equality Bill”. To Book a place please email info@fifelawcentre.co.uk (closing date 30 October 2009).
www.fifelawcentre.co.uk
Glasgow: Jesus Queen of Heaven
7:45-10pm, 3rd-7th of November. Written and performed by Jo Clifford: play reimagines Jesus as a transsexual woman. Tron Theatre, Glasgow. £8.50 (£6.50) 0141 552 4267 (Box Office)
www.glasgay.co.uk
Edinburgh: My Safety! Get off my stuff
6-7.30pm, Mon 9th Nov, LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe St. An opportunity to have your belongings tagged by Lothian & Borders Police: also to find out more about Remote Reporting and the monthly Police Surgery.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
Inverness: Pink Castle Philosophy Club
from
7pm, Tues 10th Nov, at the SPECTRUM Centre café (next to the bus station). ‘What can you see from the top of the hill?’ - Part 2. What does the world look like from where you're standing as we approach a new decade? Great conversation, great food, great coffee, gluten free. For further info or help with transport, contact Morgan (morgan@tramstop.org)
Edinburgh: Lesbian Film Night
6-9pm, Fri 13th Nov 09. Women-only film night celebrating the best in lesbian and women’s films. In association with Word the women’s book group.
www.lgbthealth.org.uk
Glasgow: The Next 20 Years - The Challenge for Social Welfare, Debt, Housing, & Asylum Law
Wed 18th Nov 09 11.30-5.30pm (followed by a drinks reception at 5.45pm - 7.45pm with toast by Nicola Sturgeon MSP) Everyone is invited to this event: LSA members (and any observers) are invited to our AGM as part of the day.
www.lsa.org.uk
Sacro Lecture 2009: A Steep Learning Curve: My Introduction to Scottish Prisons
Mon 23 Nov 2009, from 5:30pm, Playfair Library, Old College, South Bridge, University of Edinburgh. Brigadier Hugh Monro CBE took up the role of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons in Scotland in June this year. In his lecture, Hugh Monro will outline the challenges faced in providing independent assurance that Scotland’s prisons meet the international standards for humane treatment of prisoners. After the lecture, Sacro will hold an informal reception. To register your attendance, please email Steven Morton at events@national.sacro.org.uk.
www.sacro.org.uk
Edinburgh Gay Men's Chorus: Heroes
Sat 28 Nov 09, 8:00pm, at St George’s West Church, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh. An evening of songs about all things heroic. So if you've been "holding out for a hero" - look no further! Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets cost £7 (£5 Concessions). Tickets are available at
www.hubtickets.co.uk or call 0131 473 2000
egmc.co.uk
ACPOS LGBT Reference Group Biennial Conference
10:00am - 4:00pm, Thurs 17th Dec, Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Castle, Fife. Transport from Stirling Rail Station will be provided. Free event. If you would like further information about the conference, or to register, contact Hazel Leslie, on 0131 311 3538, or email conf@lbp.pnn.police.uk.
To complete the Community Safety Survey go to
www.stonewallscotland.org.uk/safe
UK News
Liverpool: Homotopia, 1-30th November
Liverpool's annual celebration of Queer Culture has developed a programme of youth work and recently took a group of young people to Poland and Auschwitz as part of an educational exchange. Part of this year’s festival includes the premiere of a new documentary film, The Invisible Death of Michael (Unity Theatre, November 12), exploring the death of gay Huyton teenager Michael Causer, who was attacked in July, 2007, and later died from his injuries. (
Liverpool Daily Post)
www.homotopia.net
Turing's Test: new radio play
Turing’s Test examines Alan Turing's legacy in the field of AI and the tragedy of his suicide through a deathbed dialogue. Free via the
Independent website till 31st October.
petitions.number10.gov.uk/turing
International
US: Hate Crimes Prevention Act
This week the US Senate passed a major piece of national civil rights legislation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. The Act broadens the definition of federal hate crimes to include those motivated by a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation. It gives victims the same federal safeguards already afforded to people who are attacked because of their race, color, religion or national origin. The Act will be signed into law today, Wednesday 28th October, by President Obama. (
The Daily Journal)
Live streaming:
www.whitehouse.gov/live at 10:05pm in UK
Ireland: Cusack's giant leap forward
Eamonn Sweeney writes in the
Irish Independent about the history of Irish LGB equality, in the context of Donal óg Cusack's coming out. "It's been a good week for our gay friends, our gay neighbours, our gay brothers, our gay uncles, our gay sons and daughters. And that means it's been a good week for all of us as we continue the struggle towards that day when we cast aside all the old bigotries and taboos, a day when our kids and grandkids will look on our hang-ups as relics of a darker, thankfully departed time." (
Times)
LGBT Families, Civil Partnership and Cohabitation
Australia: Tasmanian Same-Sex Family Law
A law was passed this week in Tasmania to recognise the same-sex partner of a woman who has a child through fertility treatment as the child’s other legal parent. The traditionally-conservative Legislative Council, which stridently opposed decriminalising homosexuality in the 1990s and voted down the current parenting proposal in 2003, today passed it without dissent. (
UK Gay News)
The Equality Network’s website for information on all aspects of LGBT family law – including civil partnership, cohabitation, having children, breaking up – is
www.lgbtfamilies.org
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