An update: Glasgow Pride march
July 2, 2010 View CommentsThis past weekend was Scotia Pride in Edinburgh. Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott MSP said:
“We need to support the organisations working across the world to promote human rights and equality.
“Liberal Democrats in Government at Westminster are already taking these steps. Thanks to us, the coalition is committed to using the UK’s relationships with other countries to push for unequivocal support for gay rights and for UK civil partnerships to be recognised internationally.
“Gay rights should be promoted right across the globe. The fact that two gay men in Malawi were jailed for their relationship was extremely worrying, particularly given the historical links between our two countries.
“Working at Westminster, we will also stop the deportation of asylum seekers who have had to leave particular countries because their sexual orientation or gender identification puts them at proven risk of imprisonment, torture or execution.
“Liberal Democrats are proud to have been at the forefront of advances in gay rights. Much has been achieved for social justice and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people’s rights. Civil partnerships and a toughening up of hate crime laws are two notable examples, but there is still much more to do and we are determined to keep pushing the agenda.
“I hope that this weekend is a tremendous success and that the sun shines on Pride 2010.”
On the 17th July Glasgow is holding its own Pride event, and we at Liberal Youth Scotland would like to have a great presence. If you are able to be in Glasgow on the 17th, a Saturday, then please email callum.leslie@liberalyouth.org and confirm that you will be there. 
