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Gay Marriage in the Church of England to be Made Illegal

Other religious groups can "opt in" to holding ceremonies

Reason Staff | 12.11.2012 11:00 AM


The Church of England and Church in Wales will be banned in law from offering same-sex marriages, the government has announced.

Other religious organisations will be able to "opt in" to holding ceremonies, Culture Secretary Maria Miller said.

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