World UK holds first gay marriage ceremonies - Al Jazeera

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The UK held its first gay marriage ceremonies on Saturday, as a law authorising same-sex marriage came into effect at midnight, the final stage in a long campaign for equality.

David Cameron, the prime minister, hailed what he said was an "important moment for our country", and a rainbow flag flew above government offices in London in celebration.

Civil partnerships have been legal since 2005 and marriage brings no new rights - the ability to adopt, for example, was introduced in 2002.

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