Equality Act change backed by MPs
A change to the Equality Act that will protect Christians and those from other religions who support the current definition of marriage has been backed by MPs.
MPs endorsed a Ten Minute Rule Bill proposed by Gainsborough MP Edward Leigh to change the Equality Act, with the motion passed by a margin of nearly three to one (86 votes to 31).
Marriage is set to be named as a protected category, meaning that those who believe in traditional marriage are not going to be be penalised for their beliefs.
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February 7, 2013