Pinksixty News WEDNESDAY 08 FEBUARY 2012.mov
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 2012-02-08

Trans Media Watch will be advising the Leveson Inquiry in the UK today, to improve the way the press deal with trans issues. The inquiry was set up to recommend better practice by the media after the phone-hacking scandal last year.

The voter-initiated ban on marriage equality in California has been ruled unconstitutional by a US Federal Court. The ban upholds a ruling in 2010, which allows gay marriage in the State.

Russian freedom of speech is under threat today, as the 'anti- gay propoganda law' is on the agenda in St Petersburg. The UK Foreign Office told Pinksixty that they have expressed 'serious concerns' to the St Petersburg Parliament.

Amnesty International condemned Uganda's new parliament for re-introducing the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill yesterday. Amnesty's Africa Deputy Director, Michelle Kagari described it as a "grave assault on human rights".

And finally, singing legend, Liza Minnella will headline at Henry the Eight's 'Hampton Court Palace Festival' on June 14th. Tickets for the 10 day event can be bought online at HamptonCourtPalaceFestival.com