Scotland: against the majority

The Christian Institute / Christian Concern  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Jan 2014
Share Add       
Scotland:
 against the
 majority

MSPs have voted in favour of legislation to introduce same-sex marriage in Scotland, despite widespread opposition to the move from members of the public, it was reported in late November.

The Scottish Government’s public consultation produced a record 77,508 responses, with more than two-thirds opposed to the proposals. But 98 MSPs voted in principle for the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill in the first of three parliamentary stages, while 15 voted against the legislation.

Responding to the outcome, campaign group Scotland for Marriage said: ‘The Scottish Government’s promise of sufficient safeguards has been shown to be hollow. Real safeguards set out in amendments to the legislation are required to protect the rights and civil liberties of the majority of Scots who don’t support this law’.

Share
< Previous article| UK & Ireland| Next article >
Read more articles by The Christian Institute / Christian Concern >>
UK & Ireland
Changing sex made easy

Changing sex made easy

The government committed in April to making it easier for transsexual people to legally change sex, as part of a …

Need to advertise?

We can help you reach Christians across the country.

Find out more

Give a subscription

🎁 Get 20% off a subscription for a friend this Christmas!

Tell me more