Same-sex marriage is now legal in the Republic of Ireland,
after legislation passed by referendum in May came into effect Monday.
after legislation passed by referendum in May came into effect Monday.
The Irish state became the first in the world to legalize
same-sex marriage by popular vote when the Marriage Act 2015 was passed,
reports the BBC.
same-sex marriage by popular vote when the Marriage Act 2015 was passed,
reports the BBC.
Same-sex couples who have been wed abroad will now be
legally recognized by the state, while gay and lesbian couples who want to
marry will be able to do so. People already in civil partnerships can now
choose to wed as well. The law will not affect the legal status of existing
civil partners who do not want to get married.
legally recognized by the state, while gay and lesbian couples who want to
marry will be able to do so. People already in civil partnerships can now
choose to wed as well. The law will not affect the legal status of existing
civil partners who do not want to get married.
More than 62% voted in favor of same-sex marriage during the
May 23 referendum.
May 23 referendum.
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