Entry #14969: Same-sex marriage in Papua New Guinea

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RegionPapua New Guinea
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusUnrecognized
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionMarriage is not explicitly defined as occurring between two individuals of opposite sexes. However, it is widely understood to be restricted to heterosexual couples, and same-sex marriages are generally believed to be not permitted in practice.
Sourceshttps://database.ilga.org/papua-new-guinea-lgbti
https://www.parliament.gov.pg/images/misc/PNG-CONSTITUTION.pdf


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Original entry
StatusUnrecognized
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionMarriage is not explicitly defined as occurring between two individuals of opposite sexes. However, it is widely understood to be restricted to heterosexual couples, and same-sex marriages are generally believed to be not permitted in practice.
Sourceshttps://database.ilga.org/papua-new-guinea-lgbti https://www.parliament.gov.pg/images/misc/PNG-CONSTITUTION.pdf