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'Today we celebrate victory and draw strength': here's what you need to know about the new marriage bill

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The NCOP passed the Civil Union Amendment Bill, which means marriage officers can no longer object to marrying same-sex couples.

State marriage officers and magistrates will be prohibited from refusing to solemnise a civil union between same-sex couples.Same-sex couples will soon have more rights following the passing of a new marriage bill by the National Council of Provinces .

The aim of the bill is to repeal section 6 of the Civil Union Act of 2006 which allows a marriage officer to inform the home affairs minister of their objection to officiate same-sex unions on the grounds of conscience, religion or belief. “The select committee received a briefing from a parliamentary legal adviser. Following this briefing the committee took a resolution to involve the public in the matter and called for submissions on the bill.

 

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