Scotland gay marriage

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Scotland since 16 December As family law is not reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, the Scottish Parliament has legislative competence to make changes to the law on marriage. [1] A same-sex marriage law was approved by the Scottish Parliament on 4 February and received royal assent on 12 March It came into effect on 16 December.

Exactly 10 years ago, a change in Scots law meant same-sex couples could marry for the first time. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act came into effect on 16 December and.