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Civil Partnership Registration and Ceremonies

 

 

The Civil Partnership Act 2004 provides a statutory duty requiring local authorities to provide for the registration of civil partnerships. The Act comes into force on 5 December 2005 and enables same-sex couples to obtain legal recognition of their relationship. Cabinet will be asked to agree to the Medway Registration Service providing registration and, where requested, for appropriate ceremonies related to the formation of a civil partnership.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Decision made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 8 Nov 2005 by Cabinet

Tom Mason

Lead member: Adult Services

Department: Health and Community

Contact: Paul Edwards, Bereavement and Registration Services Manager, Tel: 01634 861639, E-mail:  paul.edwards@medway.gov.uk.

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