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Scotland becomes latest country to legalise same-sex marriage

This means that marriage equality will soon be in place across Great Britain.
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SCOTLAND HAS BECOME the latest country to legalise same-sex marriage, meaning that all of Great Britain will soon allow lesbian and gay couples equal access to marriage.

The Scottish Parliament passed the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill tonight by 105 votes to 18.
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The decision means that Scotland joins England and Wales in providing equal access to marriage for lesbian and gay couples across all of Great Britain.

According to the BBC, Scotland’s two main churches are opposed to the bill – but no religious community will have to hold same-sex marriage ceremonies.

“The vote of the Scottish Parliament is a further historic step in the journey to full equality for lesbian and gay people in the United Kingdom,” said Kieran Rose, GLEN chair.
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“We firmly believe that the people of Ireland will continue their warm acceptance of lesbian and gay couples and their families and that a yes vote can be carried in a referendum that would provide access to civil marriage,” said Rose.

Read: Scotland to press ahead with plans to legalise same-sex marriage>

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