LovelyJubbly Editor

Member of the Green Party of England and Wales. I was born in New South Wales, Australia but have lived in England since 2012 and am a citizen of both Australia and the United Kingdom.
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LovelyJubbly edited an entry in Wales.
"Correcting end date."
Same-sex marriage: Civil unions (marriage rights) from Dec 5, 2005 to Mar 13, 2014.
In 2005, the Deddf Partneriaeth Sifil 2004 (Civil Partnership Act 2004) legalised civil partnerships. These are still legal today, but marriage has now become more popular as civil partnerships do…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in Wales.
"Correcting start date + adding detail"
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Mar 13, 2014 to (none).
In January 2013, then-Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller introduced the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill to the House of Commons. The bill passed through the Commons by 366 votes to 161…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in New South Wales.
"Very minor correction for detail"
Right to change legal gender: Legal, no restrictions from Jul 1, 2025 to (none).
In October 2024, the lower house (the Legislative Assembly) of the New South Wales state parliament passed the Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Act 2024, which removed surgical requirements…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in Iceland.
"Adding extra information"
Blood donations by MSMs: Legal from Jul 1, 2025 to (none).
In October 2024, Iceland announced that it will be revising it's blood donation laws to allow queer men to donate blood with the same restrictions as straight men. According to Axel Helgi…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Very minor correction"
Legal recognition of non-binary gender: Not legally recognized from Apr 4, 2005 to (none).
The Gender Recognition Act 2004 allows for a person to change their legal gender to either 'male' or 'female', there is no third gender option. The law came into effect on 4 April…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Adding newer information + more sources"
Legal recognition of non-binary gender: Not legally recognized from Apr 4, 2005 to (none).
The Gender Recognition Act 2004 allows for a person to change their legal gender to either 'male' or 'female', there is no third gender option. The law came into effect on 4 April…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Not federal law - my mistake."
Same-sex marriage: Unrecognized from (unknown) to Aug 1, 1971.
In 1680, musician Arabella Hunt married "James Howard" in London. However, after only six months of marriage, Hunt sued for annulment claiming that Howard was female. Howard was later…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Adding more detail + sources"
Same-sex marriage: Banned from Aug 1, 1971 to Dec 5, 2005.
Same-sex marriages were officially banned after the passage of the Nullity of Marriage Act 1971, which explicity stated that a marriage was considered void if both parties were of the same…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Minor corrections for better sentence structure"
Same-sex marriage: Unrecognized from (unknown) to Aug 1, 1971.
In 1680, musician Arabella Hunt married "James Howard" in London. However, after only six months of marriage, Hunt sued for annulment claiming that Howard was female. Howard was later…
LovelyJubbly created an entry in United Kingdom.
Same-sex marriage: Unrecognized from (unknown) to Aug 1, 1971.
In 1680, musician Arabella Hunt married "James Howard" in London. However, after only six months of marriage, Hunt sued for annulment claiming that Howard was a woman. Howard was later…
LovelyJubbly created an entry in United Kingdom.
Same-sex marriage: Banned from Aug 1, 1971 to Dec 5, 2005.
Same-sex marriages were officially banned after the passage of the Nullity of Marriage Act 1971, which explicity stated that a marriage was considered void if both parties were of the same…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Minor grammar correction"
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Jan 13, 2020 to (none).
On 2 November 2015, the Northern Ireland Assembly voted 53–52 in favour of same-sex marriage. However, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) tabled a "petition of concern", signed by 32…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Adding more detail + sources"
Same-sex marriage: Legal from Jan 13, 2020 to (none).
On 2 November 2015, the Northern Ireland Assembly voted 53–52 in favour of same-sex marriage. However, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) tabled a "petition of concern", signed by 32…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Correcting start and end dates + adding more detail and sources"
Same-sex marriage: Varies by Region from Dec 16, 2014 to Jan 13, 2020.
The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament by Alex Neil, then-Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, on 26 June 2013. It passed through the…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Correcting start and end dates + adding more detail and sources"
Same-sex marriage: Civil unions (marriage rights) from Oct 1, 2010 to Mar 13, 2014.
The Equality Act 2010 amended the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 to allow civil unions to be performed at religious institutions, though religious organisations maintained a right to refuse to perform…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Correcting start and end dates + adding more detail"
Same-sex marriage: Varies by Region from Mar 13, 2014 to Dec 16, 2014.
In January 2013, then-Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller introduced the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill to the House of Commons. The bill passed through the Commons by 366 votes to 161…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Correcting the end date and description"
Same-sex marriage: Civil unions (marriage rights) from Dec 5, 2005 to Oct 1, 2010.
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 received royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II on 18 November 2004. The act came into effect on 5 December 2005 and allowed for civil unions to be performed at registry…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Correcting the end date"
Same-sex marriage: Civil unions (marriage rights) from Dec 5, 2005 to Oct 1, 2010.
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 received royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II on 18 November 2004. The act came into effect on 5 December 2005. Under the Act, same-sex couples can register a civil…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in United Kingdom.
"Adding more detail and sources"
Same-sex marriage: Civil unions (marriage rights) from Dec 5, 2005 to Dec 5, 2011.
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 received royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II on 18 November 2004. The at came into effect on 5 December 2005. Under the Act, same-sex couples can register a civil…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in New South Wales.
"Adding more detail and sources"
Right to change legal gender: Legal, no restrictions from Jul 1, 2025 to (none).
In October 2024, the lower house (the Legislative Assembly) of the New South Wales state parliament passed the Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Act 2024, which removed surgical requirements…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in New South Wales.
"Minor correction for clarity"
Right to change legal gender: Illegal from Jan 1, 1901 to Jun 28, 1996.
There was no way to change a person's gender on official documents in New South Wales until the Transgender (Anti-Discrimination and Other Acts Amendment) Act was enacted in 1996.
LovelyJubbly created an entry in New South Wales.
Right to change legal gender: Illegal from Jan 1, 1901 to Jun 28, 1996.
There was no way to change a person's gender on official documents until the Transgender (Anti-Discrimination and Other Acts Amendment) Act was enacted in 1996.
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in New South Wales.
"Adding more detail and sources"
Right to change legal gender: Legal, but requires surgery from Jun 28, 1996 to Jul 1, 2025.
The right to change one's gender on official documents in New South Wales was established under the Transgender (Anti-Discrimination and Other Acts Amendment) Act 1996, which came into effect on…
LovelyJubbly edited an entry in New South Wales.
"Minor correction (changing "recognition" to "legalisation" in opening sentence because it makes more sense)"
Same-sex marriage: Foreign same-sex marriages recognized only from Jul 1, 2010 to Dec 9, 2017.
Prior to the federal legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia, New South Wales recognised same-sex marriages performed overseas. In November 2013, a bill to legalise same-sex marriage in…
LovelyJubbly created an entry in New South Wales.
Same-sex marriage: Foreign same-sex marriages recognized only from Jul 1, 2010 to Dec 9, 2017.
Prior to the federal recognition of same-sex marriage in Australia, New South Wales recognised same-sex marriages performed overseas. In November 2013, a bill to legalise same-sex marriage in the…