Parliaments have already made the decision for Scotland, Wales and England, but a new Ipsos-MORI survey of public opinion shows the debate has brought the people with it – with a majority backing across the political spectrum for same-sex marriage.…
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Civil Partnerships: time to speak up!
Now that same-sex marriage has arrived (at least in England and Wales), what of Civil Partnerships? For the time being they clearly cannot be abolished, since they are the only form of partnership recognition open to same-sex couples in Northern…
“Same-sex Marriage Day” for Wales & England
Today sees the first same-sex wedding ceremonies in Wales and England. The law, which spent so much time making its way through public consultation and Commons and Lords votes last year finally comes into effect today, Saturday 29th March. The…
Scottish Parliament says yes to same-sex marriages
The Scottish Parliament has passed the Same-Sex Marriage (Scotland) Bill by a huge 108 to 15 vote margin today. The vote to pass the bill at third and final reading was not unexpected as the previous stages had also passed…
Scotland Decides…
The final vote in the Scottish Parliament on same-sex marriage will be held later today. MSPs will vote on amendments to the bill, and will then vote on whether to pass the bill. It seems likely to pass given the strong…