Civil Marriage – An Issue of Equality

Is the distinction between civil partnership and civil marriage just semantics? What are the legal and practical implications of having two regimes? Can there be equality without civil marriage? Speakers include Lynne Featherstone MP (Minister for Equality), who has agreed to introduce the event. The distinguished panel will also include James Welch Legal Director at leading civil liberties organisation Liberty; Mile Geffin; Mishcon de Reay, family law practitioner; and Emma Reed, Government Equalities Office Head of LGB&T Equality.