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Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

Proceeding contribution from Emma Reynolds (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 5 February 2013. It occurred during Debate on bills on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.

I would love to have more time and my hon. Friend has given me a little extra.

It is also incredible to reflect on how the legal terms of marriage used to discriminate against women. Until the end of the 19th century, married women could not own property. Until 1991, it was legal for a husband to rape his wife. The law is neither perfect, nor sacrosanct. The law still prevents same-sex couples from entering into marriage.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
558 c186 
Session
2012-13
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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