Bishops should take Church of England summit to court over same-sex partner ban, says MP
by Helena Horton, Telegraph:
An MP has hit out at the Church of England after bishops were told they could not bring same-sex partners to the Lambeth Conference.
In an interview with The Telegraph to mark LGBT history month, Nigel Evans said that allowing bishops in heterosexual relationships to bring their spouses to the international summit, but banning same sex partners, could be classed as workplace discrimination.
He said: “I’m wondering whether that’s discrimination. It could be tested in the courts. If it wasn’t for the gays in the Church, the Church would crumble!
“If it is tested in the courts, we would be doing the Archbishop of Canterbury a favour.”
Employment lawyer Danielle Parsons from Slater and Gordon agreed. She said: “That would be my understanding as well, I mean discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is clearly unlawful under the equality act of 2010.
“I am surprised to hear the Church of England is acting in this way.
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