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marriage
Speak Out for Marriage
The government has published the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill which, if passed, will fundamentally alter the meaning of marriage. We urge you to ‘Speak Out for Marriage’ and defend the definition that has played a fundamental role in society for centuries. The most effective way of defending marriage at this point is by contacting your local MP in order to make your views known. Want more information about the Bill? We have an in-depth briefing that lays out the key issues.
clauses and amendments
Proposed Amendments
We recognise the support that the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill received at Second Reading in the House of Lords, and our aim is to ensure that the Bill,...Read more
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Statements
On 25 January 2013, the government published the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. In this section, you can read the latest news, comments and statements on... Read more
information
Marriage Bill Briefing
Here you will find an in-depth briefing that has been sent to MPs and serves as a useful explanation of the key issues relating to the Marriage (Same Sex Cou... Read more
guidance
Human Rights Implications of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
On this page we have published legal advice given to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales by Christopher McCrudden, Blackstone Chambers, Temple, London EC4 on 15 April 2013.
