Following the passage of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019, same-sex marriage has been legal in Northern Ireland from January 13, 2020. The first wedding took place on February 11, 2020. In 2014, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), who then had power at the Northern Irish government, rejected an attempt to introduce same-sex marriage by means of a petition with support exceeding 30,000 signatures. However, in response to demands from LGBT+ activists that it resist such a move, the party announced that they would review their position on the issue. Same-sex marriage was made available as a option under electoral law for people aged 18 and over during elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly. It was not adopted by voters, but since there is no majority opposition to it, same-sex couples were given the right to marry or enter into civil partnerships. Same-sex marriages can be performed in Northern Ireland by licensed celebrants in England and Wales where they are permitted by law. In Scotland, where same-sex marriages are also lawful, it is possible for gay and lesbian couples to travel to Northern Ireland to get married. The executive branch of the Northern Ireland government is made up of ministers who are members of the DUP or Sinn Féin.