Christian Institute threatens legal action over Northern Ireland gay marriage law
The Christian Institute is threatening to take legal action against the UK Government over changes to the law on gay marriage in Northern Ireland.
Controversial same-sex legislation is due to come into force in the province in January but the Christian Institute is concerned that the forthcoming changes do not include many of the religious freedom and free speech protections in place in the rest of the UK.
Lawyers acting on behalf of the Christian Institute have written to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Julian Smith threatening legal action to protect religious freedom after the new legislation comes into effect.
The Christian Institute argues that legal protections for freedom of religion, expression and association must be included in the provisions on a part with the rest of the UK....