Same-Sex Marriage in Bermuda

Nick's speech in the Commons debate on Same-Sex Marriage in Bermuda

Nick Herbert (Arundel and South Downs) (Con)
Before my right hon. Friend finishes, will he say what his assessment is of the likelihood that the Supreme Court in Bermuda will revisit this position? As he has suggested, a very anomalous position is being created between the rights of some gay couples who were married under the existing provision and those who will not be allowed to do so in future. Did not the Supreme Court itself say that this historic and insular perspective on marriage was “out of step with the reality of Bermuda in the 21st century”?

Sir Alan Duncan
I am not in a position to know what the Supreme Court is likely to be asked to do or will do. All we know at the moment is what lies on the table—the passage of the Bill.

I will end by reiterating this Government’s absolute commitment to promoting equal rights and fighting discrimination across the globe. We are fully committed to striving for a safer, fairer, more tolerant world where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential and live the life they choose.

To read a full report of the debate please click here, or to watch the ParliamentTV footage see here (from 21:16:43).
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Update (June 2018) : The Supreme Court of Bermuda has once again ruled to overturn the ban on same-sex marriage