Petition · past parliament
Legalise marriage between same-sex couples in Northern Ireland
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
Northern Ireland is now the only part of the U.K. that hasn't legalised the marriage between two people of the same sex. Parties opposed cite religious dogma as a reason for not 'redefining marriage'. Religious beliefs should not be imposed on others or be used infringe on their rights.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Decisions on same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland are the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
If you are in Northern Ireland you can contact your local MLA using the following website: http://aims.niassembly.gov.uk/mlas/search.aspx
If you are in Northern Ireland you can contact your local MLA using the following website: http://aims.niassembly.gov.uk/mlas/search.aspx
Timeline
| 23 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Jan 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Jan 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.