Civil unions act 17 of 2006 pdf files

Uganda electricity alliance workers union v uganda electricity transmission company ltd labour dispute reference no. In terms of the civil unions act 17 of 2006, a civil union is defined as a voluntary union between two persons of the same sex or of opposite sexes, older than the age of 18, solemnised and registered either by way of marriage or civil partnership. The act ensures and respects the equality and the dignity of same sex people in south african society. Samesex marriage in the australian capital territory. To amend the civil union act, 2006, by repealing a section. This act provides for the solemnization and registration of a civil union in. According to section 1 of the act, a civil union means the voluntary union of two persons who are both 18 years of age or older, which is solemnised and registered by way of either a marriage or a civil partnership, in. Party to a civil union means a person who has established a civil union pursuant to this act. Labour disputes arbitration and settlement act, 2006, 2006. Civil union act updated to 30 november 2006 act 17 of 2006 gon 1208, g. Commissioner means the commissioner of labor and workforce development.

This act is called the civil union amendment act, 2017, and takes effect on a date fixed by the president by proclamation in the gazette. Nos 12144, 12307 n he supreme court of the united states. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires interpretation. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. To provide for the solemnisation of civil unions, by way of either a marriage or civil partnership. Acting president, ms phumzile mlamboncquka, has signed into law the civil union bill with effect from 30 november 2006. Unions of equivalent status to civil unions regulations 20th june, 2014 legal notice 209 of 2014. Civil union means a civil union as defined in section 2 of p. Powerpoint presentation on civil union act, 2006 act no. Civil unions bill 2006 page 5 authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Can we enter into a civil union if one or both of us are 16 or 17. The act was enacted as a consequence of the judgment of the constitutional court in the case of minister of home affairs v fourie, which ruled that it was unconstitutional for. Rather than amending the marriages act, which still permits marriage exclusively for heterosexual individuals, the new civil unions act allows any two persons to conclude a.

In terms of this act, marriage is no longer restricted to persons of the opposite sex. The short title of this act is the civil unions act. Civil union act, 2006 wikisource, the free online library. You can download this page as a pdf using your browsers print functionality. Home affairs on civil union act south african government. The legislature responded by enacting the civil union act 17 of 2006. Deffenitions a civil union in section 1 of the act, is described as the voluntary union. The civil union act, 2006 came into effect on 30 november 2006, with the aim to provide for the solemnization of civil unions by way of either a marriage or civil partnership, the legal consequences of civil unions and incidentals. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires. The title of these regulations is the unions of equivalentcitation. Labour unions act, 2006, 2006 uganda legal information.

It includes all amendments made to the act up to the 1st february, 2006, i. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Edith schlain windsor, in her capacity as executor of the estate of thea clara spyer, and bipartisan legal advisory group of the united states house of representatives, respondents. The civil union act, 2006 act no 17 of 2006 which accords same sex couples the same rights and status as. It allows two people, regardless of gender, to form either a marriage or a civil partnership. Civil union act no 17 of 2006 saflii home saflii books pdf. The bill defines the procedures to obtain a civil union license from a county clerk and to petition the court for the dissolution, invalidation, or legal separation of a civil union. This act applies to civil union partners joined in a civil union. Civil unions general 1 a civil union is a legally recognised relationship 5 that, subject to this act, may be entered into. Samesex marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships.

This note aims to provide a brief overview and analysis of the general and potentially problematic features of the civil union act 17 of 2006 the act in the context of equality, generally and. Party to a civil union means, and shall be included in, any definition or use of the terms spouse, family, immediate family, dependent, next of kin, and other terms that denote the spousal relationship, as. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. In conclusion the authors consider the legal consequences and paradoxes of the enactment of the civil union act 17 of 2006, which they read as a concession to colonialism in the broadest sense of that word. During the preconstitutional era, a civil marriage in terms of the marriage act 25 of. Civil unions and domestic partnerships information for. Act attorneygeneral simon corbell made the territorys position clear, stating its still our intention to give the same level of recognition provided for in the civil unions act. Following the adoption of the civil union act 17 of 2006 civil union act on 1 december 2006, south africa became one of very few countries to. I29 2006 bill 3 lc circulation 9 2006 part 2 civil unions division 1general 5. N ntlama per pelj 20101 191 234 a brief overview of the civil union act n ntlama 1 introduction following the adoption of the civil union act 17 of 2006 civil union act on 1 december 2006, south africa became one of very few countries to confer legal. The preamble to the act acknowledges that the previouslyexisting family law dispensation failed to provide for samesex couples to enjoy the status and benefits coupled with the responsibilities that marriage accords heterosexual couples. The constitutionality of the civil union act 17 of 2006 upspace home. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs.

Art no 17 20m, to provide for the solemnisation of civil unions by way of either a marriage or civil. The constitutionality of the civil union act 17 of 2006. The orthodox marriage act would have been enacted in the same format as the current. Chapter 530 civil unions act to regulate civil unions and to provide for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. This act provides for the solemnization and registration of a civil union in the form of either a marriage or a.

Civil union act 17 of 2006 south african government. The constitutional inquiry will include a critical analysis of the effect of the act on the constitutional rights of samesex couples. The civil union act, 2006 act no 17 of 2006 which accords same sex couples the same rights and status as heterosexual married couples breaks new ground. In addition to the parties to the samesex marriage or civil union, anyone who administers, witnesses, abets or aides the solemnization of same sex marriage or civil union commits a crime punishable on conviction by a tenyear prison term. A civil union is a legal relationship granted by the state of illinois. Civil unions act 2006 page 5 authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at.

The legislation was adopted as a direct response to a landmark decision made by. Page 1 of 5 understanding civil unions in illinois what is a civil union. The object of this study was to investigate whether and to what extent there are grounds to consider the civil union act unconstitutional. In response, the civil union act 17 of 2006 came into operation on 30 november 2006. To provide for the solemnisation of civil unions, by way of either a marriage or civil. A second act bill, the civil partnerships bill 2006, replaced the term civil union with civil partnership, but. South africa became one of very few countries to give legal protection and marriage benefits to partners in samesex relationships and passed the civil union act 17 of 2006. Public service negotiating, consultative and disputes settlement machinery act. Recognition of samesex unions in colorado wikipedia.