Outcome: E
A Bill to make provision for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for the marriage of persons of the same sex; to make further provision as to the persons who may solemnise marriage and as to marriage procedure and the places at which civil marriages may be solemnised; to make provision for the registration of civil partnerships by celebrants of religious or belief bodies; to make provision about gender change by married persons and civil partners; to make a minor correction in relation to registration information; and for connected purposes.
Current Status of the Bill
The Bill was introduced on 26 June 2013.
The Bill received Royal Assent on 12 March 2014.
Introduction of the Bill
The Bill was introduced on 26 June 2013.
Research Briefings on Bill
Stage 2
Stage 2 (Day 1), 19 December 2013
Stage 2 (Day 2), 16 January 2014
The Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee published its report on the Bill as Amended at Stage 2 on 28 January 2014:
Stage 3
The Bill was passed by the Parliament on 4 February 2014.
Passage of the Bill:
After Passing
The Bill received Royal Assent on 12 March 2014.