Same-sex marriage in the British Indian Ocean Territory
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Same-sex marriage in the British Indian Ocean Territory, a British Overseas Territory, has been legal since 3 June 2014. An ordinance to legalise such marriages was approved by the Privy Council of the United Kingdom on 28 April 2014.[1]
Same-sex sexual activity legal
Marriage performed
Marriage recognized
Other type of partnership
Legislation or binding domestic court ruling establishing same-sex marriage, but no supporting legislation has been passed
Legal guardianships or unregistered cohabitation
Limited foreign recognition (residency rights)
No recognition of same-sex couples
Restrictions on freedom of expression
Same-sex sexual activity illegal Prison but not enforced
Prison
Death penalty on books, but not enforced
Enforced death penalty
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All residents of the British Indian Ocean Territory are either members of the British or American armed forces or associated contractors assigned to the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia. American soldiers are permitted to marry; however, United States Navy regulations prohibit any married couple from being stationed together on Diego Garcia, whether in a military or civilian capacity. Therefore, one member of the couple would be immediately reassigned.[2]
See also
- Same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom
- Recognition of same-sex unions in the British Overseas Territories
- Recognition of same-sex unions in Asia
References
- ^ "Overseas Marriage (Armed Forces) Order 2014" (PDF). Legislation.gov.uk. 28 April 2014.
- ^ "MILPERSMAN 1300-314" (PDF). public.navy.mil. 3 August 2014.
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