Current Version
| Region | (deleted region) |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | MSPs voted by 105 to 18 in favour of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill. Establishes belief ceremonies, such as humanist ceremonies as a "third form of marriage", alongside religious and civil events. Allowing transgender people to stay married, rather than having to get divorced, when obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate. Amended guidance on the teaching of the issue in schools. The first same-sex marriages were allowed to take place December 16, 2014. |
| Sources | https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-laws/bills/civil-partnership-scotland-bill |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| Description | In 2014 the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act allowed same sex couples to marry. This means that same sex couples have a choice between marriage and civil partnership. | MSPs voted by 105 to 18 in favour of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill. Establishes belief ceremonies, such as humanist ceremonies as a "third form of marriage", alongside religious and civil events. Allowing transgender people to stay married, rather than having to get divorced, when obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate. Amended guidance on the teaching of the issue in schools. The first same-sex marriages were allowed to take place December 16, 2014. |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2014 the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act allowed same sex couples to marry. This means that same sex couples have a choice between marriage and civil partnership. |
| Sources | https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-laws/bills/civil-partnership-scotland-bill |