On that point, in the case of a heterosexual marriage, annulment depends on consummation, not procreation. In those circumstances, since that will not apply to same-sex couples, there is no equality in this Bill.
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Stoddart of Swindon
(Independent Labour)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 17 June 2013.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL), Debate on bills and Committee proceeding on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
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Reference
746 c53
Session
2013-14
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