Same-sex marriage in the British Antarctic Territory
Same-sex marriage is legal in the British Antarctic Territory, which is a sector of Antarctica and is one of 14 British Overseas Territories. Between 2 August 2016 and 30 September 2016, a consultation on a draft of a new Marriage Ordinance was conducted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The ordinance stated that the laws relating to marriage in England would apply in the Territory, thereby allowing same-sex marriage.[1][2][3] The ordinance was proclaimed by the Commissioner Peter Hayes on 13 October 2016 and took effect forthwith.[4][5][6]
See also
- Same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom
- Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories
References
- ↑ Review of British Antarctic Territory legislation: marriage
- ↑ The Marriage Ordinance 2016 – Reasons and Occasion
- ↑ The Marriage Ordinance 2016 (Draft)
- ↑ The Marriage Ordinance 2016
- ↑ Review of British Antarctic Territory legislation: changes to the marriage and registration ordinances
- ↑ Getting married in Antarctica
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