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Is same-sex marriage legal in England?

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Yes. Following assent from Queen Elizabeth II, same-sex marriage will be legal in England on March 29, 2014. Until then, same-sex couples may obtain the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage by entering into a civil partnership.

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