The time has come for us to assume our place in British society fully recognized as the equals that we are.
Aiming to achieve equality and recognition for same-sex relationships and associated family rights through legal action and education is something we should all actively be doing something about.

The United Kingdom does not recognise same sex partnerships in law. Same sex couples cannot marry and gay and lesbian partnerships, however well established, are not recognised in public policy. This discrimination has far-reaching consequences and many rights which heterosexual couples take for granted are denied to lesbians and gay men. (Stonewall)

For advice and detailed information regarding UK immigration law as it relates to same-sex couples, 
contact the Stonewall Immigration Group c/o Central Station, 37 Wharfdale Road, London N1 9SE
Tel 020 7713 0620
stonewall-immigration.org.uk 
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The issues
Lesbian and gay rights are not just individual rights. Like everyone else, lesbians and gay men have family lives. Both the European Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognise, the right to family life is a fundamental human right.

While opinions may differ about what form legal recognition of lesbian and gay partnerships should take, what is beyond doubts is that there is a very deep desire for some form of recognition of same-sex relationships.

Being equal as partners extends beyond being able to register and formalise relationships; it extends into areas of public law, intestacy, taxation, inheritance rights and family law.

Click here to join Stonewall’s Equal as Partners campaign. 

Real issues, real lives...
'I lived with my partner, Peter, for 35 years. We met as young men and I adored him to the end. At first we were both poor, but Peter became very successful. We had a wonderful life but, a year ago, Peter died. He did make a will but I had to pay 40% on everything he left to me, including the half of our own home. I got no benefits from his pension. I know I am not as badly off as some but I feel terribly angry that so much of what we had built together has gone. A heterosexual couple could be married for a week and they would be protected. Why can’t a relationship of 35 years be recognised?' John, Yorkshire.

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