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05/06/2013
Peers have voted to support Government plans for same-sex marriages in England and Wales.
The House of Lords spent Monday and Tuesday debating the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, and while many members voiced their concerns regarding the legislation, an amendment aimed at wrecking the bill was rejected.
It has now moved a step closer to becoming law and if passed, will allow same-sex couples to marry. Religious organisations would also have to 'opt in' if they wish to offer gay weddings, apart from the Church of England and Church in Wales which would be banned from doing so.
The amendment was tabled by crossbench peer Lord Dear and would have effectively destroyed the Government's plans to the bill, but it was defeated by 390 votes to 148 when peers were given a free vote. Shortly afterwards, the bill was given a second reading without a vote taking place and it will now go forward for a more detailed scrutiny by peers.
The plans, which the government aims to have come into force by July next year, passed through the Commons last month.
(JP/IT)
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House Of Lords Supports Gay Marriage Bill
Peers have voted to support Government plans for same-sex marriages in England and Wales.
The House of Lords spent Monday and Tuesday debating the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, and while many members voiced their concerns regarding the legislation, an amendment aimed at wrecking the bill was rejected.
It has now moved a step closer to becoming law and if passed, will allow same-sex couples to marry. Religious organisations would also have to 'opt in' if they wish to offer gay weddings, apart from the Church of England and Church in Wales which would be banned from doing so.
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The amendment was tabled by crossbench peer Lord Dear and would have effectively destroyed the Government's plans to the bill, but it was defeated by 390 votes to 148 when peers were given a free vote. Shortly afterwards, the bill was given a second reading without a vote taking place and it will now go forward for a more detailed scrutiny by peers.
The plans, which the government aims to have come into force by July next year, passed through the Commons last month.
(JP/IT)
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