Scotland's gay marriage consultation creates debate among faith groups

Scotland's gay marriage consultation creates debate among faith groups

The Scottish government has begun a 14-week public consultation, running from through to 9 December, on the question of legalising marriage for gay couples, encouraging individuals and groups such as religious organisations to take part - writes Trevor Grundy.

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's Deputy First Minister, said the government "[tends] towards the view that religious ceremonies for civil partnerships should no longer be prohibited and that same sex marriage should be introduced so that same sex couples have the option of getting married if that is how they wish to demonstrate their commitment to one another."
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