Irish Wedding News
01/02/2013
The Bill will:
•enable same-sex couples to marry in civil ceremonies
•ensure those religious organisations that wish to do so can opt in to conduct marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples
•protect those religious organisations that do not wish to marry same-sex couples from successful legal challenge
The Government reiterated today its absolute commitment that no religious organisation, or individual minister of religion, will be forced to conduct same-sex marriages. Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights guarantees the right to freedom of religion, and the Bill protects and promotes religious freedom through a 'quadruple lock'. This ensures that religious organisations and individual ministers can act in accordance with their beliefs on this issue.
"Marriage is a hugely important institution in this country – one which has changed throughout our history, and continues to change," said Culture Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller.
"The values of marriage bind families and communities together and bring stability. I believe that couples should not be excluded from marriage just because they love someone of the same sex. In opening up marriage to same-sex couples, we will further strengthen the importance of marriage in our society.
"Our proposals recognise, respect and value the very important role that faith plays in our lives. I have always been crystal clear that I would not put forward any legislation that did not provide protection for religious organisations. This Bill protects and promotes religious freedom, so that all religious organisations can act according to their doctrines and beliefs."
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Equal Marriage A Step Closer
A Government commitment to open up marriage to same-sex couples took an important step forward with the publication of the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill.The Bill will:
•enable same-sex couples to marry in civil ceremonies
•ensure those religious organisations that wish to do so can opt in to conduct marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples
•protect those religious organisations that do not wish to marry same-sex couples from successful legal challenge
The Government reiterated today its absolute commitment that no religious organisation, or individual minister of religion, will be forced to conduct same-sex marriages. Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights guarantees the right to freedom of religion, and the Bill protects and promotes religious freedom through a 'quadruple lock'. This ensures that religious organisations and individual ministers can act in accordance with their beliefs on this issue.
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"Marriage is a hugely important institution in this country – one which has changed throughout our history, and continues to change," said Culture Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller.
"The values of marriage bind families and communities together and bring stability. I believe that couples should not be excluded from marriage just because they love someone of the same sex. In opening up marriage to same-sex couples, we will further strengthen the importance of marriage in our society.
"Our proposals recognise, respect and value the very important role that faith plays in our lives. I have always been crystal clear that I would not put forward any legislation that did not provide protection for religious organisations. This Bill protects and promotes religious freedom, so that all religious organisations can act according to their doctrines and beliefs."
(CD)
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