New bill announced to prevent legal discrimination against gay teachers

The Equality Minister has said that the government will not oppose an opposition bid to overturn laws allowing discrimination against gay teachers.

New bill announced to prevent legal discrimination against gay teachers
Tue, 16 Jun, 2015 - 16:58

The Equality Minister has said that the government will not oppose an opposition bid to overturn laws allowing discrimination against gay teachers.

The Anti-Austerity Alliance is tabling a bill tonight which would amend the controversial clause known as 'Section 37'.

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