Lisburn council overturns ban on same-sex ceremonies
23/11/2005 - 08:14:21Lisburn City Council has reversed its decision to ban same-sex couples from holding civil registration ceremonies on council property.
Gay activists had threatened legal action against the unionist-dominated council when it introduced the ban last July.
The move to prohibit same-sex ceremonies from the council's wedding room was approved ahead of a new law allowing gay couples to enter into civil partnerships.
Sinn Féin and the SDLP both opposed the ban, which had the backing of the main unionist parties.
