Latest items for MARR-LAW-2
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"Marriage is the union between a man and a woman in the bonds stipulated by law" (11).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"Marriage is the union between a man and a woman in the bonds stipulated by law" (11).
Nov. 22, 2023, 5:13 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In 2002, the Aceh parliament passed a bylaw [that] mak[es] sex between unmarried adults and khalwat (a man and a woman together in private) crimes" (25).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In 2002, the Aceh parliament passed a bylaw [that] mak[es] sex between unmarried adults and khalwat (a man and a woman together in private) crimes" (25).
Oct. 10, 2023, 12:58 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"Meanwhile, couples in non-traditional partnerships also face discrimination; South Korea does not recognize same-sex marriage and regulations make it difficult for unwed couples to adopt" (para 21). "Lee Jin-song, who has written books about the trend of young people choosing not to get married or have a baby, said policies to boost the birth rate need to embrace more than just the traditional idea of marriage as being between a man and a woman" (para 22).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"Meanwhile, couples in non-traditional partnerships also face discrimination; South Korea does not recognize same-sex marriage and regulations make it difficult for unwed couples to adopt" (para 21). "Lee Jin-song, who has written books about the trend of young people choosing not to get married or have a baby, said policies to boost the birth rate need to embrace more than just the traditional idea of marriage as being between a man and a woman" (para 22).
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"[T]he adoption, in 2015, of Presidential Decree No. 36/15, approves the legal regime for the recognition of domestic partnerships by mutual consent and the dissolution of recognized domestic partnerships" (15).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"[T]he adoption, in 2015, of Presidential Decree No. 36/15, approves the legal regime for the recognition of domestic partnerships by mutual consent and the dissolution of recognized domestic partnerships" (15).
Aug. 31, 2023, 9:28 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In 2018, the government of then-President Ashraf Ghani passed a law that explicitly criminalized same-sex sexual relations, and the previous penal code included vague language widely interpreted as making same-sex relations a criminal offense" (para 5).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In 2018, the government of then-President Ashraf Ghani passed a law that explicitly criminalized same-sex sexual relations, and the previous penal code included vague language widely interpreted as making same-sex relations a criminal offense" (para 5).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (a) Enforce article 20 of Law No. 64-375 and ensure that all customary and religious marriages are legally registered and have legal effect, so that all married women enjoy the same rights under the Convention" (14).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 43 (a)–(c)), as well as its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, and recommends that the State party: (a) Enforce article 20 of Law No. 64-375 and ensure that all customary and religious marriages are legally registered and have legal effect, so that all married women enjoy the same rights under the Convention" (14).
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"MOGFSS is now internally discussing how to strengthen the monitoring of unregistered marriages, as there is a risk that with the strict enforcement of the law in a context where conservative believes prevail, early marriage will continue undocumented, to the great risk of the girl-bride and children under that union. Unregistered marriages and their children are not eligible for the services provided, nor can the Courts easily apply rights in marriage in these instances." (35).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"MOGFSS is now internally discussing how to strengthen the monitoring of unregistered marriages, as there is a risk that with the strict enforcement of the law in a context where conservative believes prevail, early marriage will continue undocumented, to the great risk of the girl-bride and children under that union. Unregistered marriages and their children are not eligible for the services provided, nor can the Courts easily apply rights in marriage in these instances." (35).
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In 2014, the family law regime was updated with the enactment of the Family Code (Act No. 870).12 Articles 79 and 261 of the Code enshrine the right to take maternity and paternity leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. The spouse or partner in a stable de facto union is entitled to five days of paid leave following the birth, with no loss of social benefits. In the case of adoption, the mother is entitled to 12 weeks and the father to five days of leave, regardless of the age of the adopted child. Single male adopters are entitled to a paternity allowance equivalent to that of...more
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In 2014, the family law regime was updated with the enactment of the Family Code (Act No. 870).12 Articles 79 and 261 of the Code enshrine the right to take maternity and paternity leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. The spouse or partner in a stable de facto union is entitled to five days of paid leave following the birth, with no loss of social benefits. In the case of adoption, the mother is entitled to 12 weeks and the father to five days of leave, regardless of the age of the adopted child. Single male adopters are entitled to a paternity allowance equivalent to that of...more
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"By adopting the Law on Life Partnership of Persons of the Same Sex (Official Gazette of Montenegro, No. 67/20), Montenegro has made a major step towards respecting the position and rights of members of the LGBTQ population, enabling the same-sex unions that, with certain exceptions, can be equated with marriage, i.e. civil union, which is regulated by the Family Law" (34).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"By adopting the Law on Life Partnership of Persons of the Same Sex (Official Gazette of Montenegro, No. 67/20), Montenegro has made a major step towards respecting the position and rights of members of the LGBTQ population, enabling the same-sex unions that, with certain exceptions, can be equated with marriage, i.e. civil union, which is regulated by the Family Law" (34).
Feb. 5, 2023, 7:50 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"It says people ‘displaying the rainbow or other sexual identity flags’ and those ‘displaying signs of affection’ should neither be approached, detained nor prosecuted." (para 17)(NF-CODER COMMENT - This quote suggests that in typical every-day situations, even the slightest use of symbols used by the LGBTQ+ community is enough to warrant arrest or harassment by law enforcement).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"It says people ‘displaying the rainbow or other sexual identity flags’ and those ‘displaying signs of affection’ should neither be approached, detained nor prosecuted." (para 17)(NF-CODER COMMENT - This quote suggests that in typical every-day situations, even the slightest use of symbols used by the LGBTQ+ community is enough to warrant arrest or harassment by law enforcement).
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The aim of the Bill is to provide a uniform matrimonial property regime for all civil marriages, to allow a determination and change of property regimes applicable to certain civil marriages contracted outside the police zone determined in terms of the Native Administration Proclamation Act 15 of 1928, the issuing of substituting marriage certificates, to allow for donations between spouses and to provide for incidental matters." (6). "The Customary Marriages Bill was referred back to the Law Reform and Development Commission for further consultations with the public." (10) (NF - CODER COMMENT - This bill created one single law that recognizes civil marriages throughout the whole of Namibia. Though it...more
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The aim of the Bill is to provide a uniform matrimonial property regime for all civil marriages, to allow a determination and change of property regimes applicable to certain civil marriages contracted outside the police zone determined in terms of the Native Administration Proclamation Act 15 of 1928, the issuing of substituting marriage certificates, to allow for donations between spouses and to provide for incidental matters." (6). "The Customary Marriages Bill was referred back to the Law Reform and Development Commission for further consultations with the public." (10) (NF - CODER COMMENT - This bill created one single law that recognizes civil marriages throughout the whole of Namibia. Though it...more
Dec. 26, 2022, 5:35 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4, MARR-LAW-2
"[Qatar is] a place where homosexuality is illegal and even punishable by death" (para 2).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4, MARR-LAW-2
"[Qatar is] a place where homosexuality is illegal and even punishable by death" (para 2).
Dec. 9, 2022, 4 p.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"A June 2019 law stipulates that 'no one may enter into a new marriage before the first one is dissolved' and that only state officials have the authority to legalize a union. The law thus invalidated traditional marriages" (para 11).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"A June 2019 law stipulates that 'no one may enter into a new marriage before the first one is dissolved' and that only state officials have the authority to legalize a union. The law thus invalidated traditional marriages" (para 11).
June 14, 2022, 5:24 p.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In 2013, it became possible for two women to both be registered as the parents of a child when the child is born. The woman who does not bear the child can be registered as co-mother with the same rights and obligations to the child as a father would have had" (9).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In 2013, it became possible for two women to both be registered as the parents of a child when the child is born. The woman who does not bear the child can be registered as co-mother with the same rights and obligations to the child as a father would have had" (9).
June 7, 2022, 11:16 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"A Republican-proposed bill in Tennessee would remove the age limit for when couple's could exchange wedding vows and clear the way for 'common-law marriages' between 'one man and one woman'" (1). "Only six states in the US ban underage marriages. Those states are: Delaware, New Jersey, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and New York. The Tennessee bill also proposes that the state should have to defend any clerk who refuses to issue a marriage license" (17-18).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"A Republican-proposed bill in Tennessee would remove the age limit for when couple's could exchange wedding vows and clear the way for 'common-law marriages' between 'one man and one woman'" (1). "Only six states in the US ban underage marriages. Those states are: Delaware, New Jersey, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and New York. The Tennessee bill also proposes that the state should have to defend any clerk who refuses to issue a marriage license" (17-18).
May 12, 2022, 5 p.m.
Countries: Panama
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"As of September the 2016 class-action lawsuit before the Supreme Court of Justice requesting Article 26 of the Family Code, which refers to marriage as 'the union of a man and a woman' and thus forbids same-sex legal unions, be declared unconstitutional, was still unresolved" (18).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"As of September the 2016 class-action lawsuit before the Supreme Court of Justice requesting Article 26 of the Family Code, which refers to marriage as 'the union of a man and a woman' and thus forbids same-sex legal unions, be declared unconstitutional, was still unresolved" (18).
March 25, 2022, 8:54 p.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4, MARR-LAW-2
"Both civil law and sharia criminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity. Under sharia individuals who engage in consensual same-sex sexual conduct could be subject to the death penalty. Dubai’s penal code allows for up to a 10-year prison sentence for conviction of such activity, while Abu Dhabi’s penal code allows for up to a 14-year prison sentence. There were no reports of arrests or prosecutions for consensual same-sex activity" (32).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4, MARR-LAW-2
"Both civil law and sharia criminalize consensual same-sex sexual activity. Under sharia individuals who engage in consensual same-sex sexual conduct could be subject to the death penalty. Dubai’s penal code allows for up to a 10-year prison sentence for conviction of such activity, while Abu Dhabi’s penal code allows for up to a 14-year prison sentence. There were no reports of arrests or prosecutions for consensual same-sex activity" (32).
March 9, 2022, 8:57 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In the last Legislature, various legislative proposals aimed at amending Act No. 184/1983, particularly its Article 6 that indicates the requirements to adopt a child: The first of them identifies the existence of a pair marriage and the stability thereof. The Legislator, even with the changes made in 2001 to the Act referred above, wished to continue to achieve the model of the natural relationship that puts the child in relationship with a father and a mother, united in marriage"
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In the last Legislature, various legislative proposals aimed at amending Act No. 184/1983, particularly its Article 6 that indicates the requirements to adopt a child: The first of them identifies the existence of a pair marriage and the stability thereof. The Legislator, even with the changes made in 2001 to the Act referred above, wished to continue to achieve the model of the natural relationship that puts the child in relationship with a father and a mother, united in marriage"
Jan. 6, 2022, 12:09 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"Same sex marriages are banned in Somalia" (1).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"Same sex marriages are banned in Somalia" (1).
Dec. 10, 2021, 5:27 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The law does not allow for same-sex couples to adopt children together, only as individuals" (66).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The law does not allow for same-sex couples to adopt children together, only as individuals" (66).
Nov. 30, 2021, 2:33 p.m.
Countries: Israel
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The Supreme Court granted the minister of interior an extension due to the March 2020 elections for its response to a petition by 34 lesbian mothers against the Ministry of Interior’s refusal to list nonbiological mothers on birth certificates, despite court-issued parenting orders. Another petition of a same-sex couple who demanded to make the process of registering parenthood for lesbian couples equal to that of heterosexual couples was pending at year’s end. On September 23, the Supreme Court found against the Ministry of Interior’s requirement for proof of a long-term relationship between two mothers, which does not exist for heterosexual couples, in order to recognize shared parenthood" (36-37).more
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The Supreme Court granted the minister of interior an extension due to the March 2020 elections for its response to a petition by 34 lesbian mothers against the Ministry of Interior’s refusal to list nonbiological mothers on birth certificates, despite court-issued parenting orders. Another petition of a same-sex couple who demanded to make the process of registering parenthood for lesbian couples equal to that of heterosexual couples was pending at year’s end. On September 23, the Supreme Court found against the Ministry of Interior’s requirement for proof of a long-term relationship between two mothers, which does not exist for heterosexual couples, in order to recognize shared parenthood" (36-37).more
Sept. 13, 2021, 2:24 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In October a gay man sued the government because public housing rules did not allow his male spouse, whom he married overseas, to live with him because the rules only recognize opposite-sex partners as spouses" (128).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In October a gay man sued the government because public housing rules did not allow his male spouse, whom he married overseas, to live with him because the rules only recognize opposite-sex partners as spouses" (128).
Aug. 20, 2021, 1:37 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"No law criminalizes consensual same-sex sexual conduct, nor was there official discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons" (25).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"No law criminalizes consensual same-sex sexual conduct, nor was there official discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons" (25).
Aug. 3, 2021, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The Egyptian Centre for Women’s Rights (ECWR), which signed the statement, said in a press release last month it rejected the articles of the draft law because they were unjust and regressive in their approach to personal status issues[...]'In Egypt, we have female ministers in all fields. These women can sign contracts on behalf of the state worth millions of dollars, but under this law, they wouldn’t even have the right to contract their own marriages unless they were previously married,' said Aboul Komsan, who is also a lawyer.'And if they did, a male guardian can file a legal request to annul the marriage contract if he so wishes,' she...more
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The Egyptian Centre for Women’s Rights (ECWR), which signed the statement, said in a press release last month it rejected the articles of the draft law because they were unjust and regressive in their approach to personal status issues[...]'In Egypt, we have female ministers in all fields. These women can sign contracts on behalf of the state worth millions of dollars, but under this law, they wouldn’t even have the right to contract their own marriages unless they were previously married,' said Aboul Komsan, who is also a lawyer.'And if they did, a male guardian can file a legal request to annul the marriage contract if he so wishes,' she...more
July 26, 2021, 12:32 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The law prohibits discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex persons in housing, employment, nationality laws, and access to government services, including health care, and the government enforced the law"(16).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The law prohibits discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex persons in housing, employment, nationality laws, and access to government services, including health care, and the government enforced the law"(16).
July 21, 2021, 10:18 p.m.
Countries: Taiwan
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"Taiwan last year legalised same-sex marriages, following a 2017 landmark ruling by the constitutional court in favour of the move" (Para 14).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"Taiwan last year legalised same-sex marriages, following a 2017 landmark ruling by the constitutional court in favour of the move" (Para 14).
July 7, 2021, 9:52 a.m.
Countries: Ireland
Variables: MARR-LAW-2, ABO-LAW-1
"The liberal change follows the recent trend in Ireland after historic votes to legalise same-sex marriage in 2015 and overturning the abortion ban last year[2018]"(para 9).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2, ABO-LAW-1
"The liberal change follows the recent trend in Ireland after historic votes to legalise same-sex marriage in 2015 and overturning the abortion ban last year[2018]"(para 9).
June 29, 2021, 11:26 a.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The law prohibits those persons in same-sex relationship from adopting children" (p 45).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The law prohibits those persons in same-sex relationship from adopting children" (p 45).
June 29, 2021, 9:03 a.m.
Countries: Ireland
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The liberal change follows the recent trend in Ireland after historic votes to legalise same-sex marriage in 2015" (para 9).
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"The liberal change follows the recent trend in Ireland after historic votes to legalise same-sex marriage in 2015" (para 9).
April 26, 2021, 11:49 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In the last Legislature, various legislative proposals aimed at amending Act No. 184/1983, particularly its Article 6 that indicates the requirements to adopt a child: The first of them identifies the existence of a pair marriage and the stability thereof. The Legislator, even with the changes made in 2001 to the Act referred above, wished to continue to achieve the model of the natural relationship that puts the child in relationship with a father and a mother, united in marriage"
Variables: MARR-LAW-2
"In the last Legislature, various legislative proposals aimed at amending Act No. 184/1983, particularly its Article 6 that indicates the requirements to adopt a child: The first of them identifies the existence of a pair marriage and the stability thereof. The Legislator, even with the changes made in 2001 to the Act referred above, wished to continue to achieve the model of the natural relationship that puts the child in relationship with a father and a mother, united in marriage"