March022347.jpg)
A former law lecturer believes he has spotted what could be a fatal flaw within the Island’s Gender Recognition Bill.
The proposed new law, which is down for third reading in the House of Keys today, covers the right of the clergy not to perform marriages for transsexuals.
But Peter Murcott says clergymen have no right of disclosure within the bill, which means they would have no way of knowing if a person who was getting married had changed gender:
Government suffers fresh defeat over North and West Area Plan
Last-minute Treasury amendment sparks criticism before combined vote delivers set back for Cannan administration
Steam Packet confirms overnight sailings cancelledÂ
Gale warning in operation in North Irish Sea tonight
Plans to be submitted for Ramsey Harbour flood defence scheme
Department of Infrastructure's proposals to go on display
"Substantial progress" made on design of new Castle Rushen High School, says minister
But MHK criticises pace of progress on Castletown site
"Demand for green, clean energy is rising amongst all businesses", says MUA
More than a quarter of imported electricity now classified as 'zero-carbon'