Entry #1817: Same-sex marriage in Bhutan

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RegionBhutan
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusUnrecognized
Start DateAug 11, 2004
End Date(none)
DescriptionProposed on Legalizing Gay marriage by the King of Bhutan.
Sourceshttp://www.samesexrelationshipguide.com/~/media/files/ssrguide/asia/legal-recognition-of-samesex-relationships--bhutan.pdf http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30953


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edited by Muhammadaji2022

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueBannedUnrecognized
DescriptionThere is currently no legal recognition for same sex couples. Proposed on Legalizing Gay marriage by the King of Bhutan.
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There is currently no legal recognition for same sex couples. Proposed on Legalizing Gay marriage by the King of Bhutan.

edited by beeurd

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DescriptionSince the Penal code of Bhutan was formalized in 2004, homosexuality is considered illegal and people found guilty can be sentenced to prison for 1 month to 1 year as per the clauses 213 & 214.There is currently no legal recognition for same sex couples.
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Since the Penal code of Bhutan was formalized in 2004, homosexuality is considered illegal and people found guilty can be sentenced to prison for 1 month to 1 year as per the clauses 213 & 214. There is currently no legal recognition for same sex couples.
Sources"http://www.samesexrelationshipguide.com/~/media/files/ssrguide/asia/legal-recognition-of-samesex-relationships--bhutan.pdf
http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30953 "
http://www.samesexrelationshipguide.com/~/media/files/ssrguide/asia/legal-recognition-of-samesex-relationships--bhutan.pdf
http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30953
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"http://www.samesexrelationshipguide.com/~/media/files/ssrguide/asia/legal-recognition-of-samesex-relationships--bhutan.pdf http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30953 " http://www.samesexrelationshipguide.com/~/media/files/ssrguide/asia/legal-recognition-of-samesex-relationships--bhutan.pdf http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30953

created by danlev

Original entry
StatusBanned
Start DateAug 11, 2004
End Date(none)
DescriptionSince the Penal code of Bhutan was formalized in 2004, homosexuality is considered illegal and people found guilty can be sentenced to prison for 1 month to 1 year as per the clauses 213 & 214.
Sources"http://www.samesexrelationshipguide.com/~/media/files/ssrguide/asia/legal-recognition-of-samesex-relationships--bhutan.pdf http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=30953 "