Marriage lawsame-sex marriageslegal statusThe status of same-sex partnerships is currently a hotly debated issue in various jurisdictions and also in South Africa. Section 9 of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa2 prohibits unfair discrimination by the State, ...
Same-Sex Marriage in South Africa: A Constitutional Possibility The South African Constitution is unlike any other in the world in terms of its inclusion of sexual orientation. The Constitutional Court has taken a clear... MP Byrn - 《Minnesota Law Review》 被引量: 1发表: 2010年 Totalitariani...
Focuses on evolution of the marriage law in South Africa. Customary rules and practices on marriage; Cornerstone of the customary marriage system; Legislation of the Customary Marriages Act of 1998; Implications of the legislation for minority cultures.Chambers...
(DOMA) which said that states were not required to recognize as legal same-sex marriages contracted in another state. The bill passed, and was quickly signed into law. Meanwhile, a 1994 survey of a large group of gay men found that 85% said they would marry a same-sex partner if they...
South Africa recognizes a multiplicity of marriage forms: common law marriage, customary marriage, and same-sex marriage. The South African Constitution has a high sensibility related to issues of human dignity, equality, and freedom. Respect for both cultural identity and non-discrimination is ...
“same-sex marriage” is debated in countries all over the world today because of its significance in people’s personal lives, in religion, and within the law. While same sex-marriage may be becoming more widely accepted in certain countries around the world, this is not the case across ...
America's No. 3 spot in the annual U.S. News project is a high-water mark, but comes as nearly half of survey respondents see a negative global impact from a potential Trump presidency. Elliott Davis Jr.Sept. 10, 2024 BIS Warns on Risks to Economies, Central Bank Policy Over Trump Un...
This article reflects critically on the various stages in the legal recognition of same-sex marriage in South Africa. The authors devote particular attenti... PD Vos,Jaco Barnard-Naude - 《South African Law Journal》 被引量: 22发表: 2007年 On Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions, and the Rule...
Warnings: Marriage Law Pitfalls In the Event of a Couple Parting Icelandic divorces appear to require a 6-month residency if both partners agree to divorce. If they do not, a 2-year period is required. If you live in an U.S. state that does not honor your marriage — which may not...
The critiques of 'marriage equality' should sound a warning not only to same-sex marriage advocates but also more generally to those who would seek 'equal recognition' through law reform. 展开 DOI: 10.1017/S1744552311000243 被引量: 1