UK: Gay couples allowed to host civil ceremonies in church

2 November 2011

Same-sex couples are to be allowed to hold civil partnership ceremonies in churches and other places of worship in England and Wales.

Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone said no religious group would be forced to host them, but those who wished to could apply by the end of the year. the rest

A Church of England spokesman said it had no intention of allowing civil partnerships to be registered in its churches.