Recognition of same-sex unions in Latvia
In December 2005, Latvia decided to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.[1]
On 23 September 1999 the Latvian National Human Rights Office presented registered partnership bill. On 28 September 1999 the proposal was sent to the Human Rights and Public Affairs Commission of the Saeima (Parliament) of the Republic of Latvia for discussion.[2][3] On 30 November 1999 the commission rejected the bill.[4]
In January, 2012, the Ombudsman has recommended to the Parliament not to introduce same-sex registered partnership.[5][6]
However, after Baltic Pride in June 2012, it was revealed that the Ministry of Justice is currently considering whether to recognise same-sex partnerships, either through unregistered cohabitation or registered partnership. Defence Minister Artis Pabriks indicated his support for registered partnerships.[7] Mozaika, Latvia's largest gay rights organisation, predicted that it would take approximately five years to obtain enough political support to pass the bill.[8]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ "Latvia cements gay marriage ban". BBC. December 15, 2005.
- ^ LATVIA: PARTNERSHIP LAW PRESENTED TO THE MEDIA AND SENT TO PARLIAMENT
- ^ LATVIA: PROGRESS ON PARTNERSHIP LAW
- ^ LATVIA KILLS PARTNER MEASURE
- ^ Letter No. 1-8/4 to parliamentary committees on human rights and legal affairs by the Ombudsman J. Jansons 26 January 2012(Latvian)
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- ^ [2]
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