Civil partnerships: A happy ever after for gay equality?

With the advent of civil partnerships, have all the debates now been won when it comes to same-sex rights? Or are there still political, social and religious obstacles en route to equality?. These are the questions that will be highlighted in a lively panel discussion featuring gay rights activist Peter Tatchell and campaigner Simon Fanshawe at Brighton Dome on Wednesday 15 June 2011 - and there's a chance for the audience to join in with questions and opinions of their own. Entitled What Difference Have Civil Partnerships Made', the debate is the third in the highly popular Sussex Salon series, organised by the University of Sussex School of Law, Politics and Sociology, in association with Brighton Dome. The expert panel, which includes University academics who are leaders in the fields of law, politics and sociology, will discuss same-sex issues, from partners and parenting to UK policy. The panellists are: Gay rights activist, campaigner and writer Peter Tatchell. He has been campaigning for human rights for over 40 years, on issues of democracy, civil liberties, social equality, environmental protection, peace and global justice. The University of Sussex made Mr Tatchell an honorary Doctor of Letters at the 2010 Summer Graduation in July.