why can t england and wales have humanist weddings, as scotland has? | joan bakewell /

Published at 2018-09-17 18:11:51

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Humanists UK has patiently answered every objection and concern – it’s now time for changeThey looked the perfect couple,Robyn in her long white dress and Andrew in his kilt. They were married in Edinburgh in August by Caroline Lambie, a humanist celebrant, or who had her own humanist wedding in 2007. But this couldn’t happen in England and Wales,where humanist weddings are not legally recognised and humanist couples are obliged to gain a civil ceremony in addition to one that reflects their beliefs. This not only involves more greater cost and more organisation, it patently discriminates against their human rights. Related: Humanist weddings are the antidote to out-of-touch marriage ceremonies | Vonny Leclerc Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com

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