Scotland is set to become the first part of the UK to introduce gay marriage after the SNP government announced plans to make the change.

Scottish ministers confirmed they would bring forward a bill on the issue.

Political leaders, equality groups and others support gay marriage, but it is strongly opposed by the Catholic Church and Church of Scotland.

Continue reading…

Further coverage:
Scottish Government confirms it will legalise same-sex marriage (STV News Scotland)
Scottish government will bring forward equal marriage legislation (Pink News UK)