Our evidence on equal marriage and civil partnerships

August 28, 2013

The Bill would introduce same-sex marriage and also make various general changes to the law on marriage and civil partnerships. The Committee asked for views on allowing the religious and belief registration of civil partnerships or civil partnerships changing to marriage and issues of conscience and freedom of speech.

Ross Wright will be attending the Committee and giving evidence on September 12, 2013.

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