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- The bill will have to go through more detailed parliamentary debates and a vote in the House of Lords, where a vote in favour is likely given the strong support Tuesday. If it becomes law, the proposed bill would enable same-sex couples to get married in both civil and religious ceremonies, provided that the religious institution consents.
Once the law passes the House, it goes into effect in 2015.