The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013: Implications for Religious Authorities

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First published: 23 Mar 2014

This is the cover for Teh equality and human rights implications for religious organisations publication

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (the Act) extends marriage to same sex couples in England and Wales. This guide explains how the Act affects the rights and duties of religious organisations under equality and human rights law. 

Rights under equality law protect against unlawful discrimination and harassment based on various protected characteristics, including marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. Human rights law also provides protection against discrimination in the enjoyment of certain rights, and protects the rights to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, freedom of assembly and freedom of expression. Our accompanying guidance on marriage and the law covers these rights in greater detail. 

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