Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Define marriage.
A
The socially and legally acceptable union between two persons, without distinction as to their sex, with the exclusion of all others
2
Q
What are the two ways marriage can be made?
A
Religious ceremonies
Civil ceremonies
3
Q
Prior to 2015, what was different about the way marriage was defined in Ireland?
(2)
A
Up to 2015 a couple of the same sex could not marry
The requirement for a couple to be of opposite sex in order to marry is now removed in Ireland
4
Q
What act made it legal for a same-sex couple to marry?
A
The Marriage Act 2015
5
Q
What did the Marriage Act 2015 allow?
A
It allowed same-sex couples to marry
