The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provision) Order 2014
This is the second Commencement Order made in relation to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (c. 30) (“the Act”). The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2789 (C. 110)) brought into force a number of provisions of the Act for the purpose of making subordinate legislation, as well as certain other provisions. This Order brings into force the majority of the provisions of the Act extending marriage to same sex couples under the law of England and Wales.