London: Churches in Britain may face legal action if they do not agree to the prime minister's plans for same-sex unions, a media report said on Tuesday.
Legal advice sent to David Cameron has warned that churches could be sued under human rights legislation if they refuse to allow the services to proceed, the Telegraph reported.
If the Church of England refuses to conduct gay marriages, it can be challenged in the European Court of Human Rights.
Churches that refuse to marry homosexuals may also be banned from using council facilities such as village halls.
Same-sex marriage has been fast-tracked by Cameron despite strong opposition within his party and from some religious groups.
A House of Commons vote on the Equal Marriage Bill is planned before mid-February.
Legal advice sent to David Cameron has warned that churches could be sued under human rights legislation if they refuse to allow the services to proceed, the Telegraph reported.
If the Church of England refuses to conduct gay marriages, it can be challenged in the European Court of Human Rights.
Churches that refuse to marry homosexuals may also be banned from using council facilities such as village halls.
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Same-sex marriage has been fast-tracked by Cameron despite strong opposition within his party and from some religious groups.
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A House of Commons vote on the Equal Marriage Bill is planned before mid-February.
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