40 Most Powerful Images Of 2014

32. Same-Sex Marriage Was Legalised

Actor Andrew Wale (left) and guesthouse owner Neil Allard during their wedding service in the Music Room of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, as the new law permitting same sex marriage in England and Wales comes into force.
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It was the year gay marriage became legal in England and Wales at midnight after politicians agreed to change the law. Scotland bought in a similar law earlier in the year however Northern Ireland had no plans to legalise same-sex marriage.

Over 1,500 marriages took place within the first three months of legislation taking place. 56% were female couples and 44% male couples.

 
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