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LGBT News Gay marriage bill passes through the UK on second reading

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by Joe54321, May 21, 2013.

  1. Joe54321

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    BBC News - Gay marriage: Commons passes Cameron's plan

    A good step foward in the fight for equal marriage.

    Conservatives: 133 voted against

    Labour: 14

    Liberal Democrats: 4

    DUP: 8

    Independent: 1
     
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    Some light at the end of the tunnel then :slight_smile:
     
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    Go Gay Marriage! I'm not British, nor do I live in England, but if there is one more place where it is legalized, then I have reasons to cheer for the LGBT Community.

    Not into politics, but I will always have respect for David Cameron after this!:thumbsup:
     
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    Watch this space I guess :slight_smile:
     
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    Does it still have to go through another vote or something else at The House of Lords?
     
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    I have shamelessly lifted the following explanation from a Scottish gay guy on Facebook ( although it is important to note that Scotland has its own separate Marriage Equality process - here he is talking about the bill for England and Wales which is the one we are talking about here)

    The third reading being passed does not mean that Marriage Equality in England and Wales is now law. It means that it has completed its journey as the bill stands through the House of Commons. It now must begin an almost identical journey of three readings and committees and reports through the unelected House of Lords. When the Lords have finished with it they return it to the Commons to agree on the amendments and pass the Bill and send it for the Royal Assent, the Queen signs it and everyone lives happily ever after. If the Commons aren't happy with the Lords amendments then they bill gets bounced between the two houses till everyone agrees and then it goes for the Royal Assent and the Queen signs it and everyone lives happily ever after. I hope that makes sense.
     
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    Wow thats a major step forward :slight_smile:
    Hopefully Australia takes a hint :eusa_pray