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This 11 page paper considers the arguments for an against the legalization of gay and lesbian marriages, looking at the different perceived advantages and disadvantages as well as s=issues such as discrimination and the purpose of marriage. The arguments are placed in a legal context, looking at the position under UK law, but making international comparisons, especially with the United States. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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This is both a legal and a social concept and one that has a long history and has been accepted as one of the foundations that creates a stable society.
However, in todays world, there is still discrimination. The marriage ceremony is one that can only, legally, be used between a women and a man, same sex marriages are
not allowed in the UK, and as such gay partners are unable to access this outward demonstration of their commitment and the legal status that accompanies a recognised marriage.
When considering this issue there are many factors that will influence any determination for the future of such potential marriages. The questions regarding whether
gay and lesbian marriages should be legalised there are many concerns, firstly there are the issues of whether or not this should occur and then there are the legal implications
of such a move. Marriage has been used for many years as an outward sign of commitment and also, in the past of
ownership. The basis of marriage as a union between a man and a women ca be seen in both statute and also in case law. Case law has given
many good and worthwhile definition of marriage, one f the first is in the of Hyde v. Hyde and Woodmansee (1866) LR 1 P&D 130 where there was a general
definition of marriage laid down by Lord Penzance, which stated that "Marriage as understood in Christendom may be defined as the voluntary union for life of one man and
one woman to the exclusion of all others" (Cretney, 1998). This alone disqualified and individuals from marriage. However, is this approach right in a modern society? There are many
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