Current Version
| Region | (deleted region) |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| End Date | Dec 15, 2014 |
| Description | The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (CPA 2004), which extends across the United Kingdom, created a union, at that time for same sex couples only, which is very similar, but not fully identical, to marriage. At the time the CPA 2004 was enacted, it was not possible for same sex couples to marry in any part of the UK. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/contents |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| End Date | Dec 15, 2014 |
| Description | The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (CPA 2004), which extends across the United Kingdom, created a union, at that time for same sex couples only, which is very similar, but not fully identical, to marriage. At the time the CPA 2004 was enacted, it was not possible for same sex couples to marry in any part of the UK. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/contents |