Friday, November 28, 2014

Finland's Lawmakers Approve Same-Sex Marriage


By a vote of 105-93, Finland's Parliament approved same-sex marriage - the last country in the Nordic region to do so.

Since 2002 gay and lesbian couples have been able to enter into civil partnerships,  but those legal unions had limits.  With marriage, same-sex couples will also be able to adopt children and share the same surname.

Finland becomes the 12th European country to adopt marriage equality.

Due to changes in other legislation, the new law will not take effect until 2016.

Congratulations Finland!

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