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Gay marriages to be legal in Britain from December

GAY marriages will come into force in Britain from December, it was announced yesterday.

Gay marriages to be legal in Britain from December

Tue, 22 Feb, 2005 - 00:00

David Barrett

British ministers said same-sex couples will be able to notify register offices of their intention to form a civil partnership from December 5.

The first partnerships will therefore be in place by Christmas, after the 15-day waiting period has passed.

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