Same-sex marriage in the British Indian Ocean Territory
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Same-sex marriage has been legal in the British Indian Ocean Territory since 3 June 2014. An ordinance to legalize such marriages was approved by the Privy Council of the United Kingdom on 28 April 2014.[1]
All residents of the British Overseas 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
References
- ^ "Overseas Marriage (Armed Forces) Order 2014" (PDF). Legislation.gov.uk. 28 April 2014.
- ^ "MILPERSMAN 1300-314" (PDF). public.navy.mil. 3 August 2014.