Schedule 20 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 is a section of the British Civil Partnership Act recognising certain overseas unions as equivalent to civil partnerships under British law. Couples who have entered into those unions are automatically recognised in the United Kingdom as civil partners. The Civil Partnership Act 2004 grants legal status to gay and lesbian couples in the United Kingdom. ... Civil partnerships in the United Kingdom grant same-sex couples rights and responsibilities identical to civil marriage. ...

As of October 2006, the list of specified relationships contains:

• Andorra: unio estable de parella (stable union of pairs)
• Australia
  • Tasmania - significant relationship
• Belgium: marriage and cohabitation légale, wettelijke samenwoning, gesetzliches zusammenwohnen (statutory cohabitation)
• Canada: marriage, as well as Nova Scotia domestic partnership and Quebec union civile (civil union)
• Denmark: registreret partnerskab (registered partnership)
• Finland: rekisteröity parisuhde registrerad partnerskap (registered partnership)
• France: Pacte civil de solidarité (civil solidarity pact)
• Germany: Lebenspartnerschaft (life partnership)
• Iceland: staðfesta samvist (confirmed cohabitation)
• Luxembourg: partenariat enregistré, eingetragene partnerschaft (registered partnership)
• Netherlands: marriage and geregistreerde partnerschap (registered partnership)
• New Zealand: civil union
• Norway: registrert partnerskap (registered partnership)
• Sweden: registrerat partnerskap (registered partnership)
• United States
  • California: domestic partnership
  • Connecticut: civil union
  • Maine: domestic partnership
  • Massachusetts: marriage
  • New Jersey: domestic partnership
  • Vermont: civil union

Schedule 20 is subject to adjustment and additional overseas relationships may be added as more jurisdictions across the world bring in civil partnership or same-sex marriage legislation. Emblems: Flora - Tasmanian Blue Gum; Mineral - Crocoite Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle; Holiday Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Const. ... On January 30, 2003, Belgium became the second country in the world to legally recognize same-sex marriage. ... Statutory cohabitation: Act of 23 November 1998: Gives limited rights to registered same-sex and opposite-sex couples. ... Same-sex marriage was legalized across Canada by the Civil Marriage Act enacted on July 20, 2005. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages None (English,French,Gaelic) Flower Trailing arbutus Tree Red Spruce Bird Osprey Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor Mayann E. Francis Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 11 10 Area... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Official languages French Flower Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor Linné) Tree Yellow Birch Bird Snowy Owl Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Lieutenant-Governor Lise Thibault Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 75 24 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of... Civil unions in Quebec: Pursuant to a range of activism and to the M. v. ... Civil unions were introduced in Denmark by law of 7 June 1989, the worlds first such law. ... Registered Partnership 2002. ... In France, a pacte civil de solidarité (English: civil pact of solidarity) commonly known as a PACS /paks/, is a form of civil union between two adults (same-sex or opposite-sex) for organising their joint life. ... Since 1 August 2001, the civil union of same-sex couples has been recognized in Germany, although outright same-sex marriage is not. ... Registered Partnership 1996. ... Laws covering sexual activity The total ban on homosexual conduct was lifted in 1792. ... The Netherlands has allowed same-sex marriage since April 1, 2001. ... This politics article needs to be wikified. ... Civil unions in New Zealand were ratified on 9 December 2004 when Parliament passed the Civil Union Bill to establish the institution of civil union for same-sex and opposite-sex couples. ... Registered Partnership 1993. ... Registered partnership was granted in Sweden in 1995. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Example of California domestic partnership certificate. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Connecticut General Assembly passed a bill to adopt civil unions in Connecticut, ensuring that same-sex couples get the same civil rights as heterosexual couples. ... Official language(s) None (English de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 39th  - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 km²)  - Width 210 miles (338 km)  - Length 320 miles (515 km)  - % water 13. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  Ranked 44th  - Total 10,555 sq mi (27,360 km²)  - Width 183 miles (295 km)  - Length 113 miles (182 km)  - % water 13. ... People of all ages celebrated the first legal same sex marriages in the United States in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... New Jersey offer Domestic partnership for same-sex couples and opposite-sex partners over 62 since 2004. ... Official language(s) None[1] Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 45th  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ... Overview Civil unions in Vermont are legal unions of same-sex couples in accordance with a law that went into effect in 2000. ...