Equal marriage timeline infographic

This graphic gives an outline of how marriage has changed over the years. Feel free to use or share this graphic on your website or social media networks.

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Marriage Timeline

 

1753 – Clandestine Marriage Act: First time the state regulated marriage.

 

1836 – Marriage Act introduces Civil marriages: Marriage becomes a civil institution as well as a

religious one.

 

1949 – Marriage Act: The main piece of legislation regarding marriage.

 

2004 – Civil Partnership Act: The first legally recognised relationship for same-sex couples.

 

2011 December: Law changed to allow same-sex couples to register their civil partnership on religious premises on a permissive basis.

 

2012, 15 March to 14 June: Public consultation on proposals to enable same-sex couples to marry.

 

2012 December: Government’s response to consultation published announcing commitment to legislate to enable same-sex couples to marry in civil ceremonies and to enable those religious organisations that wish to conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies to do so on a voluntary basis only.

 

2013 January: Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill introduced into Parliament.

 

2013 July: Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act becomes law, making equal marriage legal.

 

2014 by Summer: First same sex weddings to take place.

 

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