Summer target for same sex marriages

Saturday, 19 December 2015 00:00

Same sex marriages could be taking place on the Isle of Man by next summer.

That's according to the Chief Minister who's determined to lead The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill through the House of Keys in January:

It's based on law already in place in England and Wales - enabling same sex couples to marry in a civil or religious ceremony if the organisation agrees.

We asked Allan Bell if he's looking to make plans himself:

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