'The Education Secretary issued formal reassurances that teachers and other staff who hold traditional views on marriage should not be punished for refusing to promote same-sex marriage at work.
But a senior source in Mr Gove's department said the UK was not “in control” and that the ultimate decision might “inevitably” be taken at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
It comes as the Coalition prepares to publish a bill to allow same-sex couples to marry. David Cameron believes that gay marriage is a fundamental issue of equality and is determined to make it law.
But he is facing a backlash from within his own party and churches who believe it would undermine the institution of marriage by redefining it.'
Click here for full article. As often as you can, pray for the defeat of this 'proposal'.
To read the Same-Sex Marriage Bill 2012-2013, click here.
Just wondering if its possible to take legal action against the coalition government for exceeding its powers in redefining marriage. Surely there has to be a good argument for saying it has no "right" to do this. What exactly are the limits of government authority? Can it redefine anything it likes?
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