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16/07/2013
Equal Marriage Bill To Become Law By End Of The Week
The Bill providing for equal marriage could become law by the end of this week, after being passed by House of Lords.
Once passed the first legal marriage between a same sex couple could take place next summer.
Supports of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill in the House of Lords wore pink carnations to their support of the legislation, as it was passed alongwith with some minor amendments relating to pensions benefits for couples.
After clearing the Lords, the bill will return to the Commons for a short debate on government amendments before the Commons begins its summer recess on Thursday. The bill must then receive Royal Assent before it becomes law.
(MH)
Once passed the first legal marriage between a same sex couple could take place next summer.
Supports of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill in the House of Lords wore pink carnations to their support of the legislation, as it was passed alongwith with some minor amendments relating to pensions benefits for couples.
After clearing the Lords, the bill will return to the Commons for a short debate on government amendments before the Commons begins its summer recess on Thursday. The bill must then receive Royal Assent before it becomes law.
(MH)
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