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Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

Is that quite right? The amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Dear, states:

“Nothing in this Act takes away the right of a man and woman to enter a traditional marriage”.

Nothing in the Bill takes away that right. It is not a question of one right trumping another. The rights of the traditionalists are protected completely under the Bill, and the rights of gay people are also protected.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
746 c45 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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