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Same sex marriage Bill approved on Isle of Man

Six members at the House of Keys voted for the Bill this afternoon, with three against. Credit: ITV

The Isle of Man's Marriage and Civil Partnership (Amendment) Bill has been met with approval from members of the Legislative Council after its third reading.

Six members of the Legislative Council voted for the Bill this afternoon, with three against.

After a public consultation was posted on the Isle of Man Government website, the results showed 76 opposed the Bill, 10 were neutral and 90 supported.

Manx law stated homosexuality was illegal until 1992 and civil partnerships were legalised in 2011.