A Look at Gay
Marriage Around the World
By AP from the
NYTimes on the Web, June 30, 2005
The following is a look at gay
marriage in nations where it is legal in all or part of the country or where
such legislation is pending.
NETHERLANDS -- Legalized in 2001. Same-sex couples also have the
right to adopt children, either within the Netherlands or from abroad.
BELGIUM -- Legalized in 2003. Gay couples cannot adopt children,
although that is being discussed by lawmakers.
SPAIN -- Legalized on Thursday. Gay couples have all the rights
enjoyed by heterosexual couples, including for adopting children.
CANADA -- The House of Commons passed legislation Tuesday that would
legalize gay marriage by July 31 as long as the Senate also passes the bill,
which it is expected to do.
UNITED STATES -- Massachusetts is the only U.S. state that allows gay
marriage. Vermont and Connecticut have approved same-sex civil unions.
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