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  • Lord Fowler, Conservative; Glenys Thornton, Lib Dem; Baroness Barker, Lib Dem; Lord Deben, Conservative celebrate with peers and supporters of the bill. The peers have all been great great advocates of the bill. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes. been great advocates of the bill. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Lord Dholakia, Deputy Leader of the Lib Dem peers; Baroness Jolly, Lib Dem; Lord Fowler, Conservative; Glenys Thornton, Lib Dem; Baroness Barker, Lib Dem; Lord Deben, Conservative celebrate with peers and supporters of the bill. The peers have all been great great advocates of the bill. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes. been great advocates of the bill. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Diane Abbott, Labour MP greets the celebrating crowd. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Lord Fowler, Conservative speaks to the celebrating crowd. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Lord Fowler, Conservative speaks to the celebrating crowd. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • A truck carrying the Equal Marriage Thank You message passes by. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Dep Prime Misnister Nick Clegg speaks to the celebrating crowd. The Lib Dems have been great advocates of the bill. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Dep Prime Misnister Nick Clegg speaks to the celebrating crowd. The Lib Dems have been great advocates of the bill. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Two men kiss and declare their love in front of religious protesters. The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4486.jpg
  • A few Christians opponents of the bill made themselves hear using a speaker and posters. They threatened the crowd with God's ponishment for being sinners. The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • A man makes fun of the religious protester. A few Christians opponents of the bill made themselves hear using a speaker and posters. They threatened the crowd with God's ponishment for being sinners. The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • A man tries to drown out the religious protestor. A few Christians opponents of the bill made themselves hear using a speaker and posters. They threatened the crowd with God's ponishment for being sinners. The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • A few Christians opponents of the bill made themselves hear using a speaker and posters. They threatened the crowd with God's ponishment for being sinners. The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. A lesbian couple kiss and drink champaign. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Christian opponents to the same sex marriage bill protest outside Parliament ahead of the third and final reading of the 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14' in the House of Lords.<br />
Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Christian opponents to the same sex marriage bill protest outside Parliament ahead of the third and final reading of the 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14' in the House of Lords.<br />
Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Christian opponents to the same sex marriage bill protest outside Parliament ahead of the third and final reading of the 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14' in the House of Lords.<br />
Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • A mother celebrates the outcome. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • A mother celebrates the outcome. The Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed in the House of Lords. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4341.jpg
  • The moment when it is announced that the Same Sex Marriage bill had been passed. London Gay Chorus and supporters of the bill celebrate outside the House of Lords. The campaign for the bill has lasted decades. Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Lord Ali speaks to the crowd. The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Dep PM Nick Clegg speak to the crowd outside. The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • Dep PM Nick Clegg speak to the crowd outside. The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4538.jpg
  • Dep PM Nick Clegg speak to the crowd outside. The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4525.jpg
  • The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. A few religious opponnents were heckled by happy supporters.The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4499.jpg
  • The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. A few religious opponnents were heckled by happy supporters.The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4438.jpg
  • The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. A lesbian couple, one shed a tear. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4306.jpg
  • The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4263.jpg
  • The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4245.jpg
  • The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4221.jpg
  • Lord Ali, Labour, speaks to the crowd. The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
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  • London Gay Chorus sings outside the House of Lords ahead of the third and final reading of the 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4232.jpg
  • Human and gay rights activist Peter Tatchell with Lord Eric Avebury, both great advocates of theSame Sex Marriage bill outside Parliament ahead of the third and final reading of the 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14' in the House of Lords.<br />
Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4155.jpg
  • A man dressed up in drag outside Parliament ahead of the third and final reading of the 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14' in the House of Lords.<br />
Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14<br />
A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4065.jpg
  • The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4391.jpg
  • The bill 'Marriage Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14'<br />
(Same Sex Couples)  has just been passed in the House of Lords to great joy for supporters outside Parliament. The bill is to to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.
    IMG_4272.jpg
  • Hong Kong (??; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (3 August 1920 – 27 November 2014), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso CuarÛn. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • A woman with a yellow bag wears a green face mask. She walks and reads her iPad at the same time. 7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it Hong Kong the most vertical city in the world.
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  • Filipino women sit and chat and share food on a walk way across a busy main road in Central on a Sunday, their weekly day off.  Hong Kong has a huge population of Filipinos, mostly woman who work as domestic workers in the business community. Most of the women have no private accomodation so on their days off Central Hong Kong is heaving with women who meet in puclic to socialize. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Filipino women sit and chat in the street in Central on a Sunday, their weekly day off.  Hong Kong has a huge population of Filipinos, mostly woman who work as domestic workers in the business community. Most of the women have no private accomodation so on their days off Central Hong Kong is heaving with women who meet in puclic to socialize. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A trendy shop called Homeless with a queue of lunchers waiting to get to their favorite noodle shop.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A woman discusses an order with a shop keeper in Central.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A cobbler at work in Mid-Levels.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A woman carries collected card board for recycling past a bles Porche to a collection point down the steep streets in Mid Levels.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Men at work.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A series of escalators run from the top of the Mid Levels high above the city centre all the way down to the harbor side in Hong Kong Central in the morning bringing thousands of commuters to work. The escaltors change directions at ten am to bring people back up the steep hill the rest ofthe day and night. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A woman waters the grass in Central.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A man walks with a big bunch of flowers in Central.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Early morning kitchen preparations in the back streets in Central.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Street cleaners at work in Central. One of the workers shares a can of coke he has found. The streets of Hong Kong are kept clean by an army of street cleaners, many elderly men and women.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • The Umbrella Movement and tent camps were cleared off the streets shortly before Christmas by police but a small number of tents have been allowed to remain outside the Govenment offices. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A cleaner at work early in the morning before rush hour. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Writing on a tent wall in what is left of the Umbrella Movement tent city next to the Central Government Offices. <br />
The text says: <br />
"Article 27.<br />
Hong Kong residents shall have freedom of speech, of the press and of publication; freedom of association, of assembly, of procession and of demonstration; and the right and freedom to form and join trade unions, and to strike.<br />
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" Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • As part of the remaining Umbrella Movement tent camp a couple of people offer free screen prints with art work related to the political movement to any passers-by. The pop-up screen printing is set up on a small table outside the public toilets under a fly-over. The Umbrella Movement and tent camps were cleared off the streets shortly before Christmas by police but a small number of tents have been allowed to remain outside the Govenment offices. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Hong Kong has a huge population of Filipinos, mostly woman who work as domestic workers in the business community. Here Filipino women celebrate Christmas together out door in downtown Hong Kong, most Filipinos are Catholics.   <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A cleaner in Kowloon, near the bus terminal and the Star Ferry termnal.  The streets of Hong Kong are kept clean by an army of street cleaners, many elderly men and women.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A food stall dish up a variaty of deep fry crab stick, meat dublings, fish balls etc to a hungry crowd in Times Square. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A young and trendy couple eat street food in Time's Square shortly before Christmas. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Shuhaq, 22. Shuhaq was born healthy and grew up happily till he when he was 17 started to feel pains in the joints. He suffers from a genetic desease called Moscular Distrophy and he is now  100% dependent. He cannot walk or feed himself and is in constant pain. The illness is not treatable and both his sister's two sons now suffer from the same illness. He lives with mother who is the sole carer with a little financiel support from his sister and brother-inlaw. CSID used to provide him with a wheel chair but now the only support they can give is counselling and pain killers.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London. P.D. James in her study with her life time working partner Joyce McLennan.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London. P.D.James is looking through the book "The Trial of Buck Ruxton" from her collection of real life crime stories.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London. P.D.James is looking through the book "The Trial of Buck Ruxton" from her library of crime stories.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London. P.D.James is looking through the book "The Trial of Buck Ruxton" from her library of crime stories.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, OBE, FRSA, FRSL (born 3 August 1920), commonly known as P. D. James, is an English crime writer and Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, most famous for a series of detective novels starring policeman and poet Adam Dalgliesh. She is also the author of Children of Men, which was the basis of the feature film of the same name, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Here she is photographed at her home in London.
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  • 50 anti-cut activists staged their own auction and sell-off of public institutions, teachers and nurses outside Sotheby's aution house in Mayfair, London. At the same time a dozen activists disrupted the auction inside through 'an orgy of orgasms'.The press release by 'Orgy of the Rich" states..."The Sotheby's Contemporary Art auction features secondary market artworks expected to fetch upwards of £30million. Pieces from Gerhard Richter, Andy Warhol ad David Hockney were among the works on offer to the highest bidder. 'Most of these works will end up in the hands of private collectors or used as tax havens, while vital public provisions such as Education and Health Care, get the shaft' says a protestor...'This evening's take of 30 million pounds would pay the annual salary of 1389 new teachers, 1765 qualified nurses or the budget of 150 libraries for a year.'..The organisers of the demonstration are from a broad coalition of artists, students, public servants and creative workers formed in 2010 in reaction to the coalition government's announcement that the arts and educational institutions will have to produce more on a lot less..."
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  • A man rests and sort out his right shoe on a walk way crossing a busy road in Central.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • The view of tower blocks in Hong Kong Central, seen from Victoria Peak.<br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • Dancing in Sha Tin Central Park. Every Tuesday a karaoke sound system is set up and people, mostly elderly woemn, gather to dance to the music. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • The view of Hong Kong with more building works in process. <br />
Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • A docker grabs the mooring rope of a Star Ferry docking in Kowloon. The crossing between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on the mainland is a short 5 -10 minute ride and the Star Ferry is used by commuters morning and night. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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  • An early morning commuter travels down the escalators from Mid Levels to Central. <br />
A series of escalators run from the top of the Mid Levels high above the city centre all the way down to the harbor side in Hong Kong Central in the morning bringing thousands of commuters to work. The escaltors change directions at ten am to bring people back up the steep hill the rest ofthe day and night. <br />
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Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially known as Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China since the hand-over from the United Kingdom in 1997 under the principle of "one country, two systsems".  7 million people live on 1,104km square, making it the most vertivcal city in the world. Hong Kong is one of the world's leading financial centres along side London and New York, it has one of the highest income per capita in the world as well the moste severe income inequality amongst advanced economies. The Hong Kong civil society is highly regulated but has at the same time one of the most lassiez-faire economies with low taxation and free trade. Civil unrest and political dissent is unusual but in 2014 the Umbrella Movenment took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democracy and universal suffrage. 93 % are ethnic Chinese, mostly Cantonese speaking.
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