A Bill to enable clergy of the Church of England to conduct same sex marriages on Church of England premises in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
2 November 2023
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This bill would allow clergy of the Church of England to conduct same-sex marriages on Church of England premises in specific circumstances. It makes a targeted change, focusing on church buildings rather than civil venues, and is at an early stage of the parliamentary process. The measure was introduced in the House of Commons and has had its first reading.
The bill is currently at 1st Reading in the House of Commons and has not yet moved to Committee or Second Reading.
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21 Mar 2023
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
