Latvia’s parliament votes to allow same-sex civil unions

Source: POLITICO

November 17, 2023

Public opinion remains divided on homosexuality in the Baltic nation.

    

Latvian lawmakers voted on Thursday to allow same-sex civil unions, providing same-sex couples with legal recognition for the first time. However, same-sex couples will still have fewer rights than married couples.

The legislation allows same-sex couples to register their partnership, giving them hospital visitation rights as well as tax and social security benefits, but not the right to adopt children or inheritance. It is due to take effect in mid-2024.

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Seb Starcevic

11/17/2023

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