Bermuda becomes first country in world to repeal same-sex marriage | Droolin Dog dot Net

British island territory swaps marriage for domestic partnerships for LGBT couples in move criticised as attack on equal rights Legislation replacing same-sex marriage with domestic partnerships in Bermuda has been signed into law by the governor in what critics called an unprecedented rollback of civil rights by the British island territory. Governor John Rankin said he was seeking to balance opposition to same-sex marriage on the socially conservative island while complying with European court rulings that ensure recognition and protection for same-sex couples in the territory. Continue reading… Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/08/bermuda-repeal-same-sex-marriage Tags: *Headlines*, #Headlines, #TheNewz, LGBTQ | #LGBT, World News | #WorldNews, #TopNews, #Trending

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