Praviously in the UK civil partnerships could only take place in registry offices or secular venues. However, an ammendment to this act has been added by the House of Lords, lifting the ban on same sex marriages taking part in religious venues.
They have said no institution will be forced to carry this out. but here is where the problem lies. since it is law that same sex partners can get married in a religious venue, if a pastor/minister refuses he then could be taken to court under the Equality bill or Human rights Acts (EU).
not good news at all.
Just wondering have any of your countries got similar laws and has any pastor etc been taking to court over it?
They have said no institution will be forced to carry this out. but here is where the problem lies. since it is law that same sex partners can get married in a religious venue, if a pastor/minister refuses he then could be taken to court under the Equality bill or Human rights Acts (EU).
not good news at all.
Just wondering have any of your countries got similar laws and has any pastor etc been taking to court over it?