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Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
Summary
Legalized same-sex marriage in England and Wales, granting same-sex couples the same legal recognition as opposite-sex couples.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right for same-sex couples to marry in civil ceremonies
- 02.Right to convert an existing civil partnership into a marriage
- 03.Equal treatment regarding inheritance and pension rights
Penalties
- 01.Legal nullity of marriages conducted without following statutory procedures
- 02.Civil liability for discrimination in the provision of non-religious marriage services
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