New language around woman's place in home could have 'unpredictable legal consequences'

The Justice Minister has said putting new language into the Constitution instead of reference to a woman's place in the home would have legal consequences, depending on the courts.

New language around woman's place in home could have 'unpredictable legal consequences'

The Justice Minister has said putting new language into the Constitution instead of reference to a woman's place in the home would have legal consequences, depending on the courts.

The comments suggest the government have decided on a simple deletion in the planned autumn referendum in order to avoid any financial implications or cases being taken against the state.

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