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03/06/2013
A "wrecking amendment" which seeks to derail the controversial gay marriage bill is to be debated in the House of Lords.
The bill, which covers England and Wales, was passed in the House of Commons last month, despite strong opposition from Conservative MPs.
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill for England and Wales would allow couples to marry, with religious organisations having to "opt in" to offering weddings, with the Church of England and Church in Wales being banned in law from doing so.
The bill is supported by Prime Minister David Cameron, his deputy Nick Clegg and Labour leader Ed Miliband but was opposed by 161 MPs in a free vote in the Commons, with 133 of them Conservative.
It has been criticised by Conservative activists and is expected to face a challenge through the Lords. However, ex-West Midlands chief constable Lord Dear, has tabled the amendment to refuse it a second reading. If this was passed, it would effectively end the challenge.
Lord Dear has previously said he is not anti-homosexual but has spoken out against the government, accusing them of pushing through a measure without the support of the public.
Around 86 peers are expected to speak in Monday's debate with a final vote due on Tuesday. Meanwhile, supporters of the marriage bill have organised a rally outside the Houses of Parliament for Monday afternoon.
(JP)
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Lords To Discuss Gay Marriage Bill
A "wrecking amendment" which seeks to derail the controversial gay marriage bill is to be debated in the House of Lords.
The bill, which covers England and Wales, was passed in the House of Commons last month, despite strong opposition from Conservative MPs.
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill for England and Wales would allow couples to marry, with religious organisations having to "opt in" to offering weddings, with the Church of England and Church in Wales being banned in law from doing so.
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The bill is supported by Prime Minister David Cameron, his deputy Nick Clegg and Labour leader Ed Miliband but was opposed by 161 MPs in a free vote in the Commons, with 133 of them Conservative.
It has been criticised by Conservative activists and is expected to face a challenge through the Lords. However, ex-West Midlands chief constable Lord Dear, has tabled the amendment to refuse it a second reading. If this was passed, it would effectively end the challenge.
Lord Dear has previously said he is not anti-homosexual but has spoken out against the government, accusing them of pushing through a measure without the support of the public.
Around 86 peers are expected to speak in Monday's debate with a final vote due on Tuesday. Meanwhile, supporters of the marriage bill have organised a rally outside the Houses of Parliament for Monday afternoon.
(JP)
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