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Pradeep Kumar

27/09/21 10:00 AM IST

Switzerland says ‘yes’ to same-sex marriage

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Switzerland becomes the 30th country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage.

Details
  • The Netherlands was the first in 2001.
  • Switzerland has agreed to legalise marriage for same-sex couples by a nearly two-thirds majority in a referendum, making it one of the last countries in Western Europe to do so.
  • The amended law will make it possible for same-sex couples to get married in civil ceremonies, and adopt children.
  • Married lesbian couples will also have access to sperm donation, in what was one of the more controversial aspects of the referendum campaign.
  • The law will also make it easier for foreigners married to Swiss people to get citizenship.
Previous Limitations
  • Switzerland has allowed same-sex couples to register partnerships since 2007, but some rights are restricted.
  • While same-sex couples can register a civil partnership, with about 700 established each year, the arrangement does not provide the same rights as marriage, including for obtaining citizenship and the joint adoption of children.
Source: Reuters

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