Gay couples allowed ceremonies in church

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laresWed 02/11/11 14:11

"Same-sex couples are to be allowed to hold civil partnership ceremonies in churches and other places of worship in England and Wales.

Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone said no religious group would be forced to host them, but those who wished to could apply by the end of the year. The Church of England said it has "no intention" of blessing gay couples.

Previously, gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said the change was "long overdue". The announcement was made in a written response to a consultation. Ms Featherstone, a Liberal Democrat MP, said: "The government is advancing equality for LGB (lesbian, gay and bisexual) people and ensuring freedom of religion for people of all faiths.

"No religious group will be forced to host a civil partnership registration, but for those who wish to do so this is an important step forward." Civil partnership ceremonies are currently entirely secular.

Marriage between people of the same gender is not legal in the UK but civil partnerships were introduced in 2005 to give couples the same legal protection as if they were married."

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Tatchell is quite right it's well overdue. It was always ridiculous that it was illegal to host them in religious premises.

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