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Changes to the law in Northern Ireland: updated information
Why this source is used
Government update on Northern Ireland law changes, including same-sex civil marriage and opposite-sex civil partnerships from 13 January 2020.
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Start with the answer When was same-sex marriage legalised in the UK? Same-sex marriage was legalised across the UK in stages, with England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland reaching implementation at different times. Start with the answer How did UK family recognition expand for LGBTQ+ people? It expanded through adoption reforms, civil partnerships and staged marriage equality across UK nations. Read the topic guide Marriage Equality in the UK Marriage equality arrived across the UK in stages, with legislation for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland taking effect at different times.
Source Status
- Publisher
- Northern Ireland Office / GOV.UK
- Type
- government
- Reliability
- high
- Cited by
- 7 pages
