Bermudians march in London Pride parade
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Wayne Parsons (right) and Benedict Greening at London Pride celebrations yesterday.
Bermudians marched in London’s World Pride parade yesterday, demanding Government give equal rights to gays and lesbians here.
The annual event in England’s capital attracted about 25,000 including Bermudian Chen Foley.
He said: “If the Government is as serious about extending human rights protection as [Youth and Families] Minister Glenn Blakeney suggests, one would have expected it to demonstrate leadership, and to have acted far more quickly and decisively.”
According to participants, about 5,000 people marched to highlight the fact that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is still unprotected under Bermuda’s Human Rights Act.
Campaigner Benedict Greening said they were hoping for “a positive change in the law in Bermuda”.
“This change would be such a powerful act for so many Bermudians who currently feel shut out,” he said.
“It would also be a signal for all Bermudians and for the world that our Island values civil rights for everyone; that we’re a modern, progressive Country.”
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Published Jul 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm (Updated Jul 8, 2012 at 1:36 pm)