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UK: Ministers to consult on legalising same-sex marriages

Started by Padma, September 17, 2011, 09:50:40 AM

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Padma

September 17, 2011, 09:50:40 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-14960357

The government has indicated it is committed to changing the law to allow gay marriage by 2015.

Ministers are to launch a consultation next spring on how to open up civil marriage to same-sex couples ahead of the next general election...
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September 19, 2011, 08:31:43 AM
Yes, but it goes on:

The consultation will only cover civil marriage for same-sex couples – not religious marriage. Some faiths, such as the Quakers, have called for the right to hold gay marriages.

Furthermore, the consultation will not specifically address the issue of civil partnerships for opposite-sex couples, which are currently not legal.

More here: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/09/16/government-proposes-introduction-of-full-gay-marriage-after-cameron-intervention/


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