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Scotland to be first part of UK to legalise gay marriage
SCOTLAND has announced plans to become the first part of Britain to legalise gay marriage.
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland's devolved government would late this year publish a draft bill permitting same-sex weddings, which could allow the first ceremonies to take place at the start of 2015.
Ms Sturgeon said the decision was "the right thing to do", adding that the government was "committed to a Scotland that is fair and equal".
Equality groups welcomed the move but church leaders condemned it.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/scotland-to-legalise-gay-marriage/story-fnd134gw-1226435270269
