Historical Events tagged with "civilpartnership"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

First Civil Partnership Registered in the UK

December 5th, 2005 19 years ago

The Civil Partnership Act, allowing same-sex couples to register their partnerships, comes into effect in the United Kingdom. The first civil partnership is registered, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of LGBTQ+ rights. The ceremony takes place at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, symbolizing progress toward equality and legal recognition for same-sex couples.

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