Government has released details of the responses to the consultation on the draft Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.

A total of 176 individuals/organisations made their views known with 90 for, 76 against and 10 others making the majority of the reponses received in favour of legislation allowing same sex couples to marry on the Island.

The consultation took place from 15th October to the 13th Novermber last year.

England, Wales and Scoatland already have legislation in place.

The Bill will now be introduced into the House of Keys for consideration.

The full text of responses can be viewed here.

Government's response including a summary of outcome to the consultation can be viewed here.