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| Region | Guernsey |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Sep 1, 2006 |
| End Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Description | In Guernsey, same-sex couples could have a “union civile” (French for civil union). This gave same-sex couples rights for inheritance, taxation, benefits, and next-of-kin issues. |
| Sources | https://www.gov.gg/article/121099/Union-Civile |
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edited by jadeywadey. fixed the date and description
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| End Date | May 2, 2017 | May 3, 2017 |
| Description | In Guernsey, same sex couples could have a “union civile” (French for civil union). This gave same sex couples rights for inheritance, taxation, benefits, and next-of-kin issues. At the time, Guernsey was closer aligned with the established Church of England and the term “marriage” was viewed as a protected and sacred term in the Bible. | In Guernsey, same-sex couples could have a “union civile” (French for civil union). This gave same-sex couples rights for inheritance, taxation, benefits, and next-of-kin issues. |
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| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Sep 1, 2006 |
| End Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Description | In Guernsey, same sex couples could have a “union civile” (French for civil union). This gave same sex couples rights for inheritance, taxation, benefits, and next-of-kin issues. At the time, Guernsey was closer aligned with the established Church of England and the term “marriage” was viewed as a protected and sacred term in the Bible. |
| Sources | https://www.gov.gg/article/121099/Union-Civile |