Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 is legislation in England and Wales that legalized same-sex marriage. It allows same-sex couples to marry and have their marriages recognized legally, granting them the same rights and responsibilities as opposite-sex marriages. The Act also enables religious organizations that choose to conduct such ceremonies to do so, although this is optional. Overall, it promotes equality by extending marriage rights to same-sex couples and ensuring their relationships are legally acknowledged and protected.