Listen to interviews with MSP Patrick Harvie (Scottish Greens) and Tim Hopkins (Equality Network) by Ashley Toner

MSP Patrick Harvie

The Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill is currently going through the Scottish Parliament. If successful, it will create provisions in the law which will formally recognise homophobia and transphobia as aggravations for hate crime.

The Justice Committee will meet next week to hear evidence including research prepared by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organisations throughout the country.

The bill was introduced in parliament by Patrick Harvie MSP on the 19^th May 2008. He gave an exclusive interview to Dunedin Napier News expressing his hopes for the bill.

Most couples in the UK don’t have to fight to be considered mums and dads in the eyes of the law. But many same-sex couples do. Stonewall Scotland have worked tirelessly to change the adoption and fostering regulations in Britain.

What if a gay couple decide to plan for a child together?

And can lesbian couples access safe, legal fertility treatment?

Click here to listen to the full story, including an interview with Stonewall Scotland, by Ashley Toner.

That’s right - prepare for the campest Halloween party to ever hit Glasgow because the Polo Lounge are conjuring up a treat! Said to be their biggest horror party of the year, this one is not to be missed. Head along to the Merchant City on Friday 31st October for ‘A Nightmare on Wilson Street’.

The frightening frolics kick off in the early evening next door in sister venue, Delmonica’s. DJ Leah is on the decks spinning out the best in house, dance and chart. A packed entertainment schedule has been planned, with a ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on the line up. There are also special Halloween ‘treats’ for those in fancy dress. But be sure to pick up your exclusive after-party passes where the fun will continue long into the night through in Polo, where cash prizes are up for grabs for the best costume.