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Clandestine Marriage Act
First time the state regulated marriage. -
Marriage Act Introduces Civil Marriages
Marriage becomes a civil institution as well as a religious one. -
Marriage Act
The main piece of legislation regarding marriage. -
Gay Rights in England
Intercourse between men that was once outlawed and seemed as wrong, was decriminalized. This happened in England and Wales. It brought light to the struggle of gay people trying to conceal who they were. Luckily with this decriminalized many gay couples became public. -
Liberal Party shows support
The Liberal Party becomes the first party to commit to a Gay Rights Policy. This created both conflict and support. Gay Rights were now in the political parties, which meant that the Liberal Party could support Gay Rights in laws, policies, etc. -
Trans Support in Politics
The Liberal Democratic Party allows trans people to change the gender on their birth certificate. Again a political party is showing support for the LGBTQ+ community. This allows for the community to have a voice in the governing body. -
Civil Partnership Act
The first legally recognized relationship for same sex couples. -
Policy on Equal Marriage
The Liberal Democrats become the first major party to create a policy on Equal Marriage. This is the final steps towards a legalization of gay marriage! -
Register on religious premises
Law changed to allow same sex couples to register their civil liberties partnership on religious premises on a permissive basis. -
Proposals
Public consultation on proposals to enable same sex couples to marry. -
Gay Rights in Parliament
Marriage for same sex couples Bill introduced into Parliament. -
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Equal Marriage
In 2013, equal marriage becomes a law. Couples that have wanted for legalization are now allowed to be legally marriage. Following in 2014 couples can convert their civil partnerships to marriage. -
Same Sex Marriage
The first same sex weddings take place!