Gay marriage law will help young people says LGBT group

Tuesday, 6 October 2015 00:00

Plans to allow same-sex marriage on the Isle of Man could help young people embrace their sexuality.

That's the message from The Manx Rainbow Association which has welcomed a move to introduce a new law allowing gay people to get married.

Director Lee Vorster says it would show that the Island is a progressive society although he realises there will be some people who don't agree:

Members of the public are being urged to share their views when a public consultation is launched later this month - Lee says it's simply about choice:

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