Current Version
| Region | Laos |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Banned |
| Start Date | Dec 24, 1990 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Family Law defines marriage to be a union between a man and a woman. Laos has not introduced any specific legislation around marriage equality for same-sex couples. |
| Sources | https://www.luangprabang-laos.com/IMG/pdf/lao_laws_06_family_law.pdf |
Revision History (5)
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
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| Value | Unrecognized | Banned |
| Start Date | Nov 29, 1990 | Dec 24, 1990 |
| Description | Article 1 of the marriage law defines marriage to be a union between a man and a woman. Laos has not introduced any specific legislation around marriage equality for same-sex couples. | The Family Law defines marriage to be a union between a man and a woman. Laos has not introduced any specific legislation around marriage equality for same-sex couples. |
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| Sources | http://www.law.yale.edu/rcw/rcw/jurisdictions/asse/laopeopledemcrep/lao_family_law.doc | https://www.luangprabang-laos.com/IMG/pdf/lao_laws_06_family_law.pdf |
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| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Description | Article 1 of the marriage law defines marriage to be a union between a man and a woman | Article 1 of the marriage law defines marriage to be a union between a man and a woman. Laos has not introduced any specific legislation around marriage equality for same-sex couples. |
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | (none) | -0001 |
| Original entry | |
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| Status | Unrecognized |
| Start Date | Nov 29, 1990 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Article 1 of the marriage law defines marriage to be a union between a man and a woman |
| Sources | http://www.law.yale.edu/rcw/rcw/jurisdictions/asse/laopeopledemcrep/lao_family_law.doc |
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