The Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s submission to the Northern Ireland Office public consultation on proposals to allow for same-sex religious marriage in Northern Ireland.

The Council for Public Affairs has responded to the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) consultation on proposals to allow for same-sex religious marriage in Northern Ireland.  While generally welcoming the approach of the NIO in respect of protections for churches with regard to same-sex marriage, the response does raise concerns about the increased trend towards the privatisation of religious conviction and belief, including the Christian faith, in the public square.

PCI’s submission is available to read here.

A statement to the News Letter following an inquiry about the lack of protection for civil registrars and business that facilitate weddings like florists and photographers can be read here.