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News Bulletin 13 December 2013

Fiona McLeod MSP, a supporter of the Scottish Government’s current plans to redefine marriage, has refused to meet a local resident to discuss same-sex marriage, despite inviting constituents to speak with her about ‘any’ issue — Culture Secretary Maria Miller has announced that same-sex marriages in England and Wales can now take place from 29th of March next year — much earlier than the summer timescale originally planned. She said the development is; “just another step in the evolution of marriage” — The Australian High Court has overturned gay marriage legislation, finding it to be inconsistent with federal law — There were two TV debates featuring the marriage issue this week. One saw Free Church of Scotland minister, Revd David Robertson, and homosexual rights campaigner Peter Tatchell facing each other on Christian channel, Revelation TV, – and on Piers Morgan’s Interview show, American evangelist and Pastor Rick Warren was also quizzed over his views on marriage — A Private Member’s Bill, which calls for online adult content filters to be a legal obligation, has been debated in parliament — Retired surgeon, Professor Donald MacDonald, has spoken out against plans to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland — And churches in Scotland are looking to recruit people to become ‘Bed and Breakfast hosts’ for athletes’ families, coaches, and volunteers during next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

News Bulletin 6 December 2013

The Methodist Church has said it is to consult its members on whether they should ‘revise’ its understanding of marriage in light of the new gay marriage law — A group of evangelicals within the Church of England has criticised an internal report recommending the church ‘marks’ gay unions — Norman Baker, Minister in charge of Government drugs policy, has said legalising cannabis will be considered — A free speech reform to Section 5 of the Public Order Act will come into force in February. Police will no longer be able to use the Act to arrest people just because others may find their words or behaviour insulting — The Northern Ireland Justice Minister David Ford has announced he will hold a consultation on weakening Northern Ireland’s abortion laws — Senior High Court judge Sir Paul Coleridge says a lack of support from colleagues for his pro-marriage beliefs is part of the reason he has decided to retire early — Michael Salter, the Prime Minister’s broadcasting advisor, is to enter into a gay marriage with Rob Church, who was formerly deputy director for ‘civil service reform’ — And Alison Davis, who had long-term health issues including spina bifida, but fought for others right to life, has died, aged 58.