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When was the law passed in the UK allowing homosexuals to marry?

  1. 2000

  2. 2006

  3. 2014

  4. 2020

The correct answer is: 2000

The correct answer is 2014. This year marks the point at which the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act was enacted in England and Wales, allowing same-sex couples to marry legally. This significant piece of legislation represented a major advancement in LGBTQ+ rights in the UK, following a period of gradual changes in societal attitudes and legal frameworks regarding homosexuality. The year 2000 pertains to the repeal of Section 28, which prohibited local authorities from promoting homosexuality, while 2006 relates to the Civil Partnership Act, which allowed same-sex couples to enter into a civil partnership, providing some legal recognition but not marriage. The year 2020 does not relate to marriage but was a time when further discussions about LGBTQ+ rights and protections continued to evolve in society. Understanding the timeline of LGBTQ+ rights is essential, and the 2014 act is a cornerstone of this progress in the UK.