Current Version
| Region | Sweden |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1995 |
| End Date | May 1, 2009 |
| Description | Sweden became the second country of the world after Denmark to recognize gay couples with registered partnerships, these partnerships were equal to marriage. However registered partners were not allowed to adopt before 2003. |
| Sources | https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-19941117-om-registrerat-partnerskap_sfs-1994-1117/ |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | Apr 1, 2009 | May 1, 2009 |
| Federal Law | No | Yes |
created by Samuel_NOT_Samuele
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0 | Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 1995 |
| End Date | Apr 1, 2009 |
| Description | Sweden became the second country of the world after Denmark to recognize gay couples with registered partnerships, these partnerships were equal to marriage. However registered partners were not allowed to adopt before 2003. |
| Sources | https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-19941117-om-registrerat-partnerskap_sfs-1994-1117/ |