28 April 2016
Colombia Legalises Same-Sex Marriage
Legal International
Colombia's Constitutional Court ruled 6-3 to legalise same-sex marriage nationwide, finding that the existing legal framework discriminated against same-sex couples. The ruling came after years of legal challenges and political debate. Colombia became the fourth country in Latin America to achieve marriage equality nationwide, following Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
Impact & Significance
Continued the momentum of marriage equality in Latin America and demonstrated the power of constitutional litigation for LGBTQ+ rights.
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- 28 April 2016
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- 2010-2019
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Questions This Event Helps Answer
Q When was same-sex marriage legalised in the UK? Same-sex marriage was legalised across the UK in stages, with England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland reaching implementation at different times. Q Which global LGBTQ+ legal wins changed rights? Major wins included decriminalisation in Mozambique, Belize, India, Botswana, Angola and Singapore, plus Thailand's marriage-equality law. Q Which global marriage and family recognition wins expanded LGBTQ+ rights? Key wins included Brazil, Colombia, Taiwan, Cuba, Mexico and Greece, each using a different legal route.
