Religions united in opposition to gay rights law

Christians, Muslims and Jews will demonstrate outside Parliament today against new homosexual rights laws that they claim will force them to "actively condone and promote" gay sex.

A petition signed by 10,000 Christians will also be handed to the Queen asking her to use her "position and power" to stop the Government introducing the laws.

The protests will coincide with a House of Lords debate on the Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations, which are designed to prevent businesses discriminating against gays in the provision of goods and services.

But critics say they undermine freedom of religion and conscience and could have a serious impact on faith schools, charities and adoption agencies. Read more