Entry #9989: Same-sex marriage in Angola

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RegionAngola
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusUnrecognized
Start DateJan 24, 2019
End Datenow
DescriptionAngola does not recognize same-sex marriage.
Sourceshttp://www.consuladogeralangola-porto.pt/download/pt/1-codigo-familia.pdf


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Revision History (4)

edited by lucasvalentim. Mistake correction.

Old Value New Value (Current)
Start Date(NONE)Jan 24, 2019

edited by Samanthos. Status wrong.

Old Value New Value
ValueLegalUnrecognized
Start DateFeb 11, 2021(NONE)
DescriptionSame-sex marriage was legalized on 11 February 2021.Angola does not recognize same-sex marriage.
Sourceshttps://guardian.ng/news/angola-legalises-same-sex-marriage-as-us-continues-push-for-lgbtq-rights/http://www.consuladogeralangola-porto.pt/download/pt/1-codigo-familia.pdf
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https://guardian.ng/news/angola-legalises-same-sex-marriage-as-us-continues-push-for-lgbtq-rights/ http://www.consuladogeralangola-porto.pt/download/pt/1-codigo-familia.pdf
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  • Status is not correct "https://guardian.ng/news/angola-legalises-same-sex-marriage-as-us-continues-push-for-lgbtq-rights/"

edited by iirctbh. the old one is outdated

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueUnrecognizedLegal
Start DateJan 24, 2019Feb 11, 2021
DescriptionHomosexuality was legalized on Jan 24th 2019, effectively changing the status of same sex unionsSame-sex marriage was legalized on 11 February 2021.
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Homosexuality was legalized on Jan 24th 2019, effectively changing the status of same sex unions Same-sex marriage was legalized on 11 February 2021.
Sourceshttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tamerragriffin/angola-has-decriminalized-gay-sex?bftw=worldhttps://guardian.ng/news/angola-legalises-same-sex-marriage-as-us-continues-push-for-lgbtq-rights/
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https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tamerragriffin/angola-has-decriminalized-gay-sex?bftw=world https://guardian.ng/news/angola-legalises-same-sex-marriage-as-us-continues-push-for-lgbtq-rights/
Reports (3)
  • Newer law has been passed "Never legalized in Angola"
  • Status is not correct
  • Status is not correct "Same sex marriage is sadly not legal in Angola, the source is wrong. Homosexuality was decriminalized in 2021, not marriage "

created by vviet93

Original entry
StatusUnrecognized
Start DateJan 24, 2019
End Datenow
DescriptionHomosexuality was legalized on Jan 24th 2019, effectively changing the status of same sex unions
Sourceshttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tamerragriffin/angola-has-decriminalized-gay-sex?bftw=world
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct "On 11 February 2021, same-sex marriage was legalized."
  • Status is not correct