Historic law reform seminar sets the tone for lesbian and gay groups

A major seminar on lesbian and gay law reform held in Dublin on Saturday 17th September has established an Ad-Hoc Group to help effectively campaign on the changes to the Criminal Law and other areas of legislation affecting the rights of Irish lesbians and gay men.

by Tonie Walsh

In a rousing speech, Mr. Cooney elaborated on the current work being undertaken by his organisation in respect of lesbian and gay rights. Since the ICCL's last Annual General Meeting in May this year, the organisation has established a Working Party with a specific brief to produce a policy document on lesbian and gay rights. This Working Party, Mr. Cooney said, is expected to complete its task by the end of November and will produce a report which ICCL hopes to promote as widely as possible. The Report is expected to include detailed recommendations for reform in the form of a model Civil Rights (Anti-Discrimination) Bill.