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13 December 2012
Issue: 7542 / Categories: Legal News
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Gay marriage & religion

Religious organisations will not be compelled to marry same-sex couples

Religious organisations could be given a guarantee that the European Court of Human Rights will not interfere if they refuse to conduct same-sex marriages, the government has said. The legislation would state that religious organisations or individual ministers cannot be compelled to marry same-sex couples or allow gay weddings on their premises, and would amend the Equality Act 2010 to prevent discrimination claims being brought.

Issue: 7542 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

NEWS
The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
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