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Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
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Short titleMarriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
ParliamentParliament of the United Kingdom
Long titleAn Act to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales
Introduced byMaria Miller, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Territorial extentEngland and Wales
DatesRoyal Assent: 17 July 2013
Commenced13 March 2014

Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 is a landmark legislation that enables same-sex marriage in England and Wales, allowing lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals to enter into a marriage with their partners. The Act was introduced by Maria Miller, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and received Royal Assent from Queen Elizabeth II on 17 July 2013. This legislation has been supported by various organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, Stonewall (charity), and the Trevor Project, which aim to promote LGBT rights and equality. The Act has also been influenced by the work of notable individuals, such as Peter Tatchell, Ben Summerskill, and Ruth Davidson, who have been advocating for same-sex marriage and LGBT equality.

Introduction

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 has been a significant step towards achieving LGBT equality in the United Kingdom, following the introduction of civil partnerships in 2004 by the Civil Partnership Act 2004. The Act has been supported by various LGBT organizations, including the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), and the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA). Notable individuals, such as Elton John, David Furnish, and Stephen Fry, have also been vocal in their support for the Act, which has been influenced by the work of LGBT activists like Harvey Milk, Marsha P. Johnson, and Sylvia Rivera. The Act has also been recognized by international organizations, including the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and the Council of Europe, which have been promoting LGBT rights and equality globally.

Background

The background to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 lies in the long history of LGBT rights activism in the United Kingdom, which has been influenced by the work of notable individuals, such as Oscar Wilde, Alan Turing, and Ian McKellen. The Sexual Offences Act 1967 decriminalized homosexuality in England and Wales, while the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 prohibited discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. The Civil Partnership Act 2004 introduced civil partnerships, which provided same-sex couples with similar rights and responsibilities to those of married couples. However, same-sex couples were still denied the right to enter into a marriage, which was seen as a key inequality by LGBT organizations, including the Stonewall (charity), the Human Rights Campaign, and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). The work of notable individuals, such as Peter Tatchell, Ben Summerskill, and Ruth Davidson, has been instrumental in promoting LGBT equality and same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom.

Provisions of the Act

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 makes provision for the marriage of same-sex couples in England and Wales, allowing them to enter into a marriage with their partners. The Act also provides for the conversion of civil partnerships into marriages, and makes provision for the recognition of same-sex marriages from other countries. The Act has been influenced by the work of notable individuals, such as Lord Alli, Baroness Barker, and Lord Pannick, who have been advocating for LGBT equality and same-sex marriage. The Act has also been recognized by international organizations, including the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and the Council of Europe, which have been promoting LGBT rights and equality globally. The provisions of the Act have been supported by various LGBT organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, Stonewall (charity), and the Trevor Project, which aim to promote LGBT rights and equality.

Passage of the Act

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 was introduced to the House of Commons by Maria Miller, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, on 24 January 2013. The Bill was debated and passed by the House of Commons on 21 May 2013, with a majority of 366 to 161. The Bill then passed to the House of Lords, where it was debated and passed on 15 July 2013, with a majority of 390 to 148. The Act received Royal Assent from Queen Elizabeth II on 17 July 2013, and came into force on 13 March 2014. The passage of the Act has been influenced by the work of notable individuals, such as David Cameron, Nick Clegg, and Ed Miliband, who have been supporting LGBT equality and same-sex marriage. The Act has also been recognized by international organizations, including the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and the Council of Europe, which have been promoting LGBT rights and equality globally.

Implementation and Impact

The implementation of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 has had a significant impact on LGBT individuals in England and Wales, allowing them to enter into a marriage with their partners. The Act has been recognized by various organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, Stonewall (charity), and the Trevor Project, which aim to promote LGBT rights and equality. The Act has also been influenced by the work of notable individuals, such as Elton John, David Furnish, and Stephen Fry, who have been vocal in their support for the Act. The implementation of the Act has also been supported by international organizations, including the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and the Council of Europe, which have been promoting LGBT rights and equality globally. The impact of the Act has been significant, with many same-sex couples entering into marriage and enjoying the same rights and responsibilities as married couples. The Act has also been recognized as a key step towards achieving LGBT equality in the United Kingdom, and has been influential in promoting LGBT rights and equality globally, with organizations such as the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) supporting the Act. Category:United Kingdom Acts of Parliament