The governing body of the Church of England will discuss new commitments regarding homosexuality and same-sex couples in its upcoming meeting. The Church currently does not allow same-sex marriage but has expressed regret for the discrimination faced by individuals. The Synod last November voted in favor of conducting special services to bless same-sex couples on a trial basis. The meeting will also address topics like racial justice and the Church Commissioners’ response to research on historic transatlantic slavery.
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The government has decided to exclude Section 377 and Section 497 from the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill, 2023, despite the recommendations of a parliamentary panel. The two sections have been read down by the Supreme Court. The BNS Bill, however, introduced a new section making the revealing of identity or information related to victims of rape and sexual offences punishable. The government has also accepted the standing committee’s recommendation on mob lynching punishment.
