Entry #1271: Same-sex marriage in Malta

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RegionMalta
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusCivil unions (marriage rights)
Start DateApr 15, 2014
End DateSep 1, 2017
DescriptionMalta President Marie-Louise Colerio Preca signed a civil unions bill into law on April 15, 2014. The Labor Party ruled in favor of the bill at 37 to 0, while 30 abstained. According to a Eurostat poll, 80% of Maltese were said to oppose the law's provisions.
Sourceshttp://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=212633


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edited by chae

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edited by danlev

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DescriptionPrime Minister Joseph Muscat signed a civil unions bill into law on April 15, 2014. The Labor Party ruled in favor of the bill at 37 to 0, while 30 abstained. According to a Eurostat poll, 80% of Maltese were said to oppose the law's provisions.Malta President Marie-Louise Colerio Preca signed a civil unions bill into law on April 15, 2014. The Labor Party ruled in favor of the bill at 37 to 0, while 30 abstained. According to a Eurostat poll, 80% of Maltese were said to oppose the law's provisions.
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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat signed a civil unions bill into law on April 15, 2014. The Labor Party ruled in favor of the bill at 37 to 0, while 30 abstained. According to a Eurostat poll, 80% of Maltese were said to oppose the law's provisions. Malta President Marie-Louise Colerio Preca signed a civil unions bill into law on April 15, 2014. The Labor Party ruled in favor of the bill at 37 to 0, while 30 abstained. According to a Eurostat poll, 80% of Maltese were said to oppose the law's provisions.
Reports (9)
  • Status is not correct "Same-Sex Marridge is Legal in Malta. https://247wallst.com/special-report/2019/05/24/countries-where-same-sex-marriage-is-officially-legal/6/"
  • Status is not correct "Legal, surgery NOT required"
  • Status is not correct "Current status: legal"
  • Status is not correct "Currently Same-sex marriage is allowed in Malta, not only Civil Unions."
  • Status is not correct "Same sex marriage was legalized in Malta in 2017"
  • Status is not correct "same sex marriage is legal now. Please change status. Thanks"
  • Newer law has been passed "http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/13/malta-allows-same-sex-couples-marry-historic-vote-catholic-country/"
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct "Marriage is now legal as of 2017"

edited by danlev

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DescriptionPrime Minister Joseph Muscat signed a civil unions bill into law on April 15, 2014. The Labor Party ruled in favor of the bill at 37 to 0, while 30 abstained. According to a Eurostat poll, 80% of Maltese were said to oppose the law's provisions.
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Prime Minister Joseph Muscat signed a civil unions bill into law on April 15, 2014. The Labor Party ruled in favor of the bill at 37 to 0, while 30 abstained. According to a Eurostat poll, 80% of Maltese were said to oppose the law's provisions.

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Start Date(NONE)Apr 15, 2014
End DateApr 15, 2014(NONE)

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StatusCivil unions (marriage rights)
Start Datepast
End DateApr 15, 2014
Description(empty)
Sourceshttp://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=212633