Gay Scotland, Issue 144, Aug 2003
Scope and Contents
The cover reads: “Festival Roundup & Much More… Including… Blaze & Vibe, Craig Hill, and Mr Burly”. The cover shows a view of Edinburgh Castle and photographs of Craig Hill and Mr Burly.
This issue includes articles on: a review in to the treatment of same sex couples by public services in Scotland; the Metropolitan Police’s “Service Policy on Employment of Transsexuals”; a legal challenge to government regulations allowing “faith schools” to discrimination against teachers because of their sexuality; a review of Pride Scotia; a study and statistics on domestic violence; same-sex partnership and the prospects for Scotland; employment rights for the LGBT community; the UK Government’s draft Gender Recognition Bill; reviews of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Edinburgh International Book Festival; and a review of the Mr Burly competition in Glasgow.
It also includes information on LGBT events and venues across Scotland; music, film, and book reviews; and a directory.
Dates
- Creation: Aug 2003
Conditions Governing Access
This sub-series is open to public access.
Extent
1 item
Creator
- From the Fonds: Sinclair, Cecil James Herbert , 21 May 1931 - 20 October 2004 (gay rights activist) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Edinburgh Befrienders (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Edinburgh Gay Switchboard and Lesbian Line (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Lothian Health Services Archive Repository
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