The Civil Partnership Act 2004 has enabled thousands of same-sex couples to formally commit to each other. A civil partnership can be commonly known as a gay wedding the gay and lesbian community celebrate their commitment through a wide range of events from a small scale registry office ceremony’s to a castle weddings in Wales.
In the UK the government are considering legal reforms which will enable gay couples to marry. Currently same-sex couples in UK can have civil partnerships and straight couples can marry. The gay community wait for positive news of full equality by giving us the right to marry.
For more information on civil partnerships UK visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Marriagesandcivilpartnerships/index.htm
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