Civil Partnership Bill comes into effect

The Civil Partnership Bill comes into effect today.

Sat, 01 Jan, 2011 - 09:57

The Civil Partnership Bill comes into effect today.

It means same-sex couples will now have their relationships formally recognised and be covered by the same entitlements and obligations as people who have a civil marriage.

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