Entry #900: Same-sex marriage in Colombia

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RegionColombia
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusOther type of partnership
Start DateJan 29, 2009
End DateApr 28, 2016
DescriptionA Colombia court ruling implies that even though there are no specific legal provisions, same sex couples can now file for the same right and protection like a different-sex marriage using the provision of a "de facto union" in the 1991 constitution
Sourceshttp://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/01/29/colombian-court-confirms-equal-rights-for-same-sex-couples/ http://confinder.richmond.edu/admin/docs/colombia_const2.pdf


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edited by bjb

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End Date(NONE)Apr 28, 2016
DescriptionA Colombia court ruling implies that even though there are no specific legal provisions, same sex couples can now file for the same right and protection like a different-sex marriage using the provision of a "de facto union" in the 1991 constitutionA Colombia court ruling implies that even though there are no specific legal provisions, same sex couples can now file for the same right and protection like a different-sex marriage using the provision of a "de facto union" in the 1991 constitution
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A Colombia court ruling implies that even though there are no specific legal provisions, same sex couples can now file for the same right and protection like a different-sex marriage using the provision of a \"de facto union\" in the 1991 constitution "de facto union" in the 1991 constitution

created by vviet93

Original entry
StatusOther type of partnership
Start DateJan 29, 2009
End Datenow
DescriptionA Colombia court ruling implies that even though there are no specific legal provisions, same sex couples can now file for the same right and protection like a different-sex marriage using the provision of a "de facto union" in the 1991 constitution
Sourceshttp://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/01/29/colombian-court-confirms-equal-rights-for-same-sex-couples/ http://confinder.richmond.edu/admin/docs/colombia_const2.pdf
Reports (6)
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct
  • Newer law has been passed "http://www.enca.com/world/colombia-constitutional-court-legalises-same-sex-marriage"
  • Status is not correct "It was just legalised https://www.washingtonblade.com/2016/04/28/colombia-high-court-formally-legalizes-same-sex-marriage/"
  • Status is not correct "Gay marriage is now legal in Colombia"
  • Status is not correct "Supreme Court ruled today April 7th 2016, that Same sex marriage is legal. "