Denmark approves same-sex marriage
Denmark has
become the latest country to approve same-sex marriage.
The law was passed with an
overwhelming majority in parliament, and also covers weddings in the Church of
Denmark.
Denmark was the first country in the
world to recognise civil partnerships for same-sex couples in 1989.
However, no
further steps were taken under the previous centre-right government, while
other countries have passed laws extending marriage to same-sex couples.
The bill put forward by Denmark's
centre-left government was passed in an 85-24 vote on Thursday, last week.
"This is equality between
couples of the same gender and couples of different genders. A major step
forward," Danish Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs Manu Sareen said
after the vote.
The legislation takes effect on 15
June.
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