This morning in Parliament, Simon Kirby MP for Kemptown & Peacehaven oversaw some of the final details regarding the implementation of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013.
He sat on the Delegated Legislation Committee, which examined important technical aspects of the Act, before the first same sex marriages take place next month.
Simon said: “It has been an honour to represent Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven in Parliament throughout the passage of the historic Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act.
Some of the final technical details were discussed today, and I am delighted that we are so close to seeing the first ceremonies taking place on the March 29.”
Simon was an influential figure in the passage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act last year and has been a strong advocate of LGBT rights during his time in Parliament. He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group for HIV/AIDS.
He recently visited The Stonewall Inn, New York City; home of the 1969 Stonewall Riots which gave birth to the gay liberation movement.
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