Report published on Jersey's same-sex marriage laws

The politicians tasked with reviewing Jersey's same sex marriage law will today publish their full report in which they ask the States to approve a controversial 'conscience clause'.

If approved, the scrutiny panel's amendment would allow traders to refuse to serve gay couples things like cakes and wedding dresses on the grounds that it is incompatible with their religious beliefs.

But some say the clause would be inherently unjust.

The charity liberate has set up a petition against the amendment as it would lead to same sex couples being discriminated against.

The report also recommends that religious organisations who own buildings suitable for civil ceremonies can refuse to let same sex couples use them.