Prague, Czech Republic — The lower house of the Czech Parliament is set to debate the legalization of same-sex marriage. On Wednesday, 31 October, marriage equality is for the first time in history guaranteed to be on the agenda of the 20th meeting of the Chamber of Deputies. The opening of this debate item will take place as part of the Chamber of Deputies’ meeting, which starts at 14:30. The amendment is the third item up for debate in the afternoon program. The program can be accessed here: http://www.psp.cz/sqw/ischuze.sqw?o=8&s=20 (see fixed item 50).
In the meeting’s agenda, the first reading of the Civil Code amendment is to be included as a fixed item, which would open up the possibility of marriage for gay and lesbian couples. This is a proposal presented by a group of 46 deputies headed by MP Radka Maxová. The amendment has already gained support from almost the entire political spectrum (ANO, Pirates, ČSSD, KSČM, STAN, TOP 09) of the chamber.
The amendment follows a country-wide debate led by the Jsme fér (We Are Fair) campaign, promoting the fair treatment of same-sex couples. 67% of Czechs support marriage equality while 97% of Czech gays and lesbians want the chance to get married. Despite the fact that the Czech Republic has recognized registered partnership since 2006, full equality for same-sex couples needs legislation. This parliamentary debate will result in the Czech Republic to become the first country in the post-communist block to give full recognition and equality to same-sex couples.
Members of Jsme Fér initiative, supporters from the LGBT+ community, family members of same-sex couples, and famous personalities will be present throughout the meeting, both in the Chamber of Deputies as well as in the Sněmovní 7 center. Contacting any of them for comment or interview will be possible.
THIS IS A BIASED NEWS ARTICLE BY THE PRAGUE POST STAFF. IT IS A SCANDAL!
The “unsigned” article states in the closing paragraphs: “This parliamentary debate will result in the Czech Republic to become the first country in the post-communist block to give full recognition and equality to same-sex couples (i.e., to homosexuals and lesbians). The “Prague Post” staff does not “recognize” this is only a “debate” and not the “law-of-the-land” – at least yet! So, why “jump-the-gun” – Prague Post Staff – and prejudice your biased article in favor of Feminists, Lesbians, and Homosexuals (the “low-levels” of society). Why the “hidden agenda” here by the “Prague Post” staff??? I thought journalists were supposed to “unbiased” in their reporting???
THE ARTICLE IS A SCANDAL – WRITTEN BY FEMINISTS, LESBIANS, AND HOMOSEXUAL – SYMPATHERS!
Dear fellow reader,
why does the struggle of people for equality and a support they might receive from media in a form of optimistic article such as this one enrage you so?
How would equality and equity of marital status in Czech Republic affect you?
And lastly it’s sympathisers not sympathers!
Sincerely yours,
Vegan Homosexual and Feminist.
Shame on unscrupulous Czech politician follow on LGBTQ Time change system soon as possible for BETTER for future CZECH children’s.. NO recognition and outlaw. open LGBTQ. for anybody who broke law. To many party is disaster for exitance Czech NATION. Czech language must be protected . Czechia Republics and magistrate and many other name is not my expression.
Homosexuals are people who simply have their brains wired differently. They deserve a good life as much as anyone else. Hatred for the sake of hatred is much more of a sin. Homosexuals are not made, they are born.