Canterbury Justin Welby indicates it will no longer campaign against the issue . Historic law legalizing same-sex marriage comes into force in Wales and Scotland . The legislation was approved in England and Wales last year , despite some opposition . Wales gave green light to same-sex marriage last year .
Church of England indicates it will no longer campaign against the issue . Historic law legalizing same-sex marriage comes into force in England and Wales . The legislation was approved in England and Wales last year , despite some opposition . Scotland gave green light to same-sex marriage last month .