An Island advocate says moves to ensure same-sex couples can claim the same rights as married men and women are overdue.
The House of Keys will today (Tuesday) consider new legislation designed to give rights to gay couples, in areas such as pensions and benefits.
On Manx Radio's Talking Heads, John Wright said the delay until now had been caused by three factors (play audio file):
The Civil Partnership Bill is down for first reading at today's sitting.

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