Legal status of same-sex marriage
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The legal status of same-sex marriage has changed in recent years in numerous jurisdictions around the world. The current trends and consensus of political authorities and religions throughout the world are summarized in this article.
This article is about the status of same-sex marriage around the world. For the status of same-sex union legislation, see Same-sex union legislation.
See also: LGBT rights by country or territory
Worldwide laws regarding same-sex intercourse, unions and expression
Same-sex intercourse illegal. Penalties: | |
Prison; death not enforced | |
Death under militias |
Prison, with arrests or detention |
Prison, not enforced1 |
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Same-sex intercourse legal. Recognition of unions: | |
Extraterritorial marriage2 | |
Limited foreign |
Optional certification |
None |
Restrictions of expression |
Restrictions of association with arrest or detention |
Rings indicate local or case-by-case application.
1No imprisonment in the past three years or moratorium on law.
2Marriage not available locally. Some jurisdictions may perform other types of partnerships.
1No imprisonment in the past three years or moratorium on law.
2Marriage not available locally. Some jurisdictions may perform other types of partnerships.