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Gay and Lesbian Marriage 2009

2009 (January). Sweden. A Bill was presented to the Riksdad (Parliament) that will make marriage available to same-sex couples. Three of the political parties in the four-party governing coalition have tabled a motion that is expected to pave the way for gay marriage in Sweden from May 1 this year. The country has recognised same-sex couples with Registrerat Partnerskap since 1994. Most, but not all, rights enjoyed in civil marriage are features in Registrerat Partnerskaps.

Gay and Lesbian Marriage 2008

2008 (April). The first "gay marriage" in Latin America took place in an Uruguay courthouse when Adrian Figuera and Juan Carlos Moretti exchanged vows in front of judge Estrella Perez.

2008 (May). California looks to becoming the second state in the USA to recognise gay marriage following a 4-3 decision by the State Supreme Court ruling on May 15 that it is unconstitutional to deny same sex couples the right to marry. First same-sex marriages could take place in mid-June, if there is no further court challenge. Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said that he accepted the ruling of the court.

Gay and Lesbian Marriage 2007

2007 (January). In Switzerland, the federal Partnership Law came into effect on January 1. Eingetragene Partnerschaft/Partenariat Enregistré/Unione Domestica Registrata gives pension, inheritance and tax rights and obligations to same-sex couples who register their parnerships..

2007 (January). Norway introduced a law (January 1) that will allow The Norwegian Humanist Association to perform "marriages" between same-sex couples. The Humansists have been conducting legal marriages of heterosexuals couples since December 2004, providing that one of the partners was a Humanist member (there have been more than 1,000 such ceremonies). The new law removes the membership requirement - and is expanded to include same-sex couples whose commitment will be legally recognised as a Registrert Partnerskap.

Gay and Lesbian Marriage 2006

2006 (January). Czech Republic Partnership Bill passed by the Senate (January 26) with a 45-14 majority (six Senators abstained). BUT ... President Vaclav Klaus has indicated (January 29, 2006) he will not sign the Bill into law.

2006 (February). Czech Republic Partnership Bill vetoed by President Vaclav Klaus (February 16)

2006 (March). Czech Republic Partnership Bill saved by the Chamber of Deputies in Parliament when President's veto was set aside, with 101 of the 171 deputies present voting in favour (March 15). To overturn a presidential decision, the Chamber of Deputies has to record an absolute majority of its 200 elected members - so the reversal was 'won' by one vote - the absolute minimum.

Gay and Lesbian Marriage 2005

2005 (March). Andorra introduces Unió Estable de Parella (stable union of [a] couple). This is open to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. Proof of a stable relationship is required to register with the 'Registry of Stable Unions'. Registered couples have most - but not all - of the rights enjoyed by married couples.

2005 (April). New Zealand civil union law comes into force.

2005 (April). Connecticut becomes the second state in the USA to permit same-sex civil unions, despite the state constitution specifically defining “marriage” as being between a man and a woman.

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