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Civil Partnerships

Introduction

The Civil Partnership Act 2004 comes into force on 5th December 2005.

The Act will enable same-sex couples to gain legal recognition of their relationship.

The new legal status of 'Civil Partner' will give same-sex couples similar rights and responsibilities as married couples.

The links on these pages will give you all the information you need on how, when and where you will be able to form a Civil Partnership.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  •   Who can form a Civil Partnership?
  •   What documents will I need?
  •   What do I need to do to form a Civil Partnership?

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