'Time for gay marriage on Island', says campaigner

Tue, 02 Jun 2015

Peter Tatchell

A man pioneering human rights in Britain will put a case forward for allowing gay marriage on the Isle of Man.

Peter Tatchell will visit next month to champion the introduction of equality legislation - he says it's time for the Island to embrace diversity.

He is best known for leading lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender social movements.

The South Douglas Old Friends Association will host the free event - 'The Struggle for Equal Rights' - on 8th July.

Mr Tatchell explains why people need to engage in the conversation: