Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014

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Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marriage_(Same_Sex_Couples)_Act_(Scotland)_2014
gptkb:Civil_Partnership_Act_2004
gptkbp:addresses discrimination in marriage laws
gptkbp:affects religious organizations
gptkbp:allows gptkb:same-sex_marriage
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Civil_Partnership_Act_2004
gptkb:Marriage_Act_1836
gptkbp:effective_date 2014-07-04
2014-12-16
gptkbp:enables same-sex couples to adopt children
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Scottish_Parliament
gptkbp:focuses_on gptkb:political_movement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014
gptkbp:impact social acceptance of same-sex relationships
gptkbp:includes provisions for conversion of civil partnerships to marriage
gptkbp:influences public opinion on marriage
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Scottish_Government
gptkbp:is_a_basis_for same-sex marriage ceremonies
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for future legal reforms
marriage equality advocacy
gptkbp:is_associated_with human rights legislation
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in LGBT communities
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:media_outlets
gptkbp:is_implemented_in local authorities
gptkbp:is_influenced_by international marriage laws
gptkbp:is_opposed_by certain religious groups
gptkbp:is_part_of Scottish legal history
the equality movement
the Scottish legal framework
the legislative agenda in Scotland
wider legal reforms in Scotland
gptkbp:is_recognized_by international organizations
gptkbp:is_referenced_in academic studies
gptkbp:is_reflected_in changing attitudes towards marriage
gptkbp:is_related_to European human rights law
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by gptkb:Scottish_Government
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:political_party
LGBT advocacy groups
gptkbp:key marriage law reform
gptkbp:landmark legislation in Scotland
gptkbp:notable_for Scottish family law
gptkbp:oversees marriage registration process
gptkbp:part_of Scottish law
gptkbp:promotes equality in marriage
gptkbp:provides legal recognition of same-sex couples
protection for religious beliefs
gptkbp:related_model other jurisdictions
gptkbp:related_to LGBT rights in Scotland
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Section_1_of_the_Marriage_Act_1836
gptkbp:requires equal treatment in marriage laws
gptkbp:resulted_in public consultation
gptkbp:significance gptkb:marriage_equality
gptkbp:subject gptkb:military_conflict
legal analysis
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for change in societal norms
gptkbp:was_a_response_to public demand for equality
the need for legal equality