Bishops of Northern Ireland issue statement on same-sex marriage [CC]

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The bishops of Northern Ireland issued a statement on same-sex marriage on the eve of an assembly debate on the issue.Same-sex marriage has become part of the legal landscape elsewhere …

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Sounds like they are using a little common sense to me. It’s nice to see Bishops stick firmly to the faith.

But, I am confused. I thought this already passed. This article makes it seem as if it has been halted.
 
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Sounds like they are using a little common sense to me. It’s nice to see Bishops stick firmly to the faith.

But, I am confused. I thought this already passed. This article makes it seem as if it has been halted.
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No, SSM was passed in Ireland, in May, or the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland is under British rule but has its’ own assembly that legislates on in-country matters.
 
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But, I am confused. I thought this already passed. This article makes it seem as if it has been halted.
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It was halted by the Democratic Unionist Party who used a petition of concern which killed the law. It can be used anytime if one of the major parties believe that a law does not have cross community support. So even if the law passes by majority vote it can be stopped.
 
I hope no one is going to go down the route of suggesting that the DUP are good news lol lol lol
 
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