Taiwan legalises same-sex marriages in a landmark ruling
This marks the first time an Asian state has legalised same-sex marriages
By Steve Brown
Words: Steve Brown
Taiwan has become the first ever Asian state to legalise same-sex marriage.
In a landmark decision today (May 17), Taiwan’s legislature voted to legalise same-sex marriage and the new law will come into practice as early as next Friday (May 24).
Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage
The vote allows same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including in areas such as taxes, insurance and child custody. https://t.co/cErKrejrGC pic.twitter.com/bkx6942AuK
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Couples will now be able to register their marriages with government agencies.
The new legislation allows same-sex couple most of the rights given to heterosexual couples under the civil code as well as granting one of the partners the right to adopt a child who is a blood relative.
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