DIVORCE LAW.
DESERTION AS GROUNDS. PROPOSAL BY HOUSE OF LORDS. OPPOSITION OF THE CHURCH. B/ Telegraph.—Presa Asan —Copyright Received April 13, 11.45 p.m. London, April 12. An outspoken discussion took place in the House of Lords on Lord Gorell’s Bill seeking to remedy defects in the present divorce law. The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was prepared to support the bill provided it did not change the basis of the existing law. Lord Birkenhead sharply remarked that the House claimed to view the subject as a whole. This measure did not touch the worst and most pressing evils. The divergent views of bishops and lawyers deepened when Lord Buckmaster moved an amendment making three years’ desertion ground for divorce. The Bishop of Norwich said this would make the marriage vows *a light thing. Lord Holdmare reminded bishops that the Church must eventually bow to public opinion. The Archbishop replied that if the amendment was carried bishops would refuse further to support the measure. Lord Gorell added that he also would wash his hands of the Bill. Lord Buckmaster said he was prepared to assume responsibility. The amendment was carried by 66 votes to 48.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 14 April 1921, Page 5
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