The Scottish Government yesterday published draft legislation that could see gay marriage introduced in Scotland in 2014.
But Church leaders fear the new laws do not include enough “protections” for religious bodies and individuals and are calling for “more safeguards”.
The Church of Scotland and Roman Catholic Church, like other religions, will have to “opt in” if they want to carry out same-sex ceremonies under the SNP plans. Scottish ministers insist no part of the religious community would be forced to hold same-sex weddings in churches.