The government has announced plans to allow churches in England and Wales to host civil partnership ceremonies.
Ministers sought greater “equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people”, but said no religious group would be forced to host the ceremonies.
The Church of England has said it will not do so. Quakers have welcomed the plans, with support also expected from Unitarians and Liberal Jews.
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The government has announced plans to allow churches in England and Wales to host civil partnership ceremonies.
Ministers sought greater “equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people”, but said no religious group would be forced to host the ceremonies.
The Church of England has said it will not do so. Quakers have welcomed the plans, with support also expected from Unitarians and Liberal Jews.
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