All marriages are equal, but some are more equal than others! - Transgender annulment provisions in England and Wales
About the Event
Peter will be presenting his work-in-progress paper on 'All marriages are equal, but some are more equal than others! Transgender annulment provisions in England and Wales', which is co-authored by Alan Brown. The paper examines the unique vulnerabilities faced by trans individuals in the context of marriage in England and Wales. In particular, it will discuss provisions of the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act 2013, considering the extent to which the current law is justified as a matter of policy, consistent with general principles of English family law, and potentially in violation of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Peter's presentation will be followed by comments from Jonathan Herring, and a Q&A Session.
If you are interested in reading the paper, you can reach out and request a copy by emailing Peter.
About the Speaker - Peter Dunne
Peter is a lecturer at the University of Bristol Law School. He is an expert in the field of gender, sexuality and law. Peter regularly publishes in leading peer-reviewed journals and he has worked with numerous public bodies, including the UK Government and the European Union. He is currently undertaking the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship for his work on respecting trans and non-binary identities. Peter is also an Associate Member of Garden Court Chambers, London.
About the Discussant - Jonathan Herring
Jonathan is the DW Wolf-Clarendon Fellow in Law at Exeter College and Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. He has written extensively on issues around family law, medical law and ethics, care law, and criminal law.
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