Entry #1703: Same-sex marriage in Iraq

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RegionIraq
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusBanned
Start DateDec 30, 1959
End Date(none)
DescriptionArticle 3.1 of the Personal Status Law (1959) defines marriage as a contract between a man and a woman.
Sourceshttps://www.peacewomen.org/sites/default/files/lawref_iraqpersonalstatuslaw1959_aba_0.pdf


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edited by Unknownmiles. rewriting description and fixing date.

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Start Date(unknown)Dec 30, 1959
DescriptionArticle 3.1 of the Personal Status Law defines that "Marriage is a contract between a man and a woman who is lawfully permissible to him, the purpose of which is to establish a bond for a mutual life and procreate children. "Article 3.1 of the Personal Status Law (1959) defines marriage as a contract between a man and a woman.
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Article 3.1 of the Personal Status Law defines that "Marriage is a contract between a man and a woman who is lawfully permissible to him, the purpose of which is to establish a bond for a mutual life and procreate children. " (1959) defines marriage as a contract between a man and a woman.

edited by Nathan. adding legal source, status banned

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Start DateJan 1, 2003(unknown)
DescriptionSame-sex relationships are not recognized in Iraq.Article 3.1 of the Personal Status Law defines that "Marriage is a contract between a man and a woman who is lawfully permissible to him, the purpose of which is to establish a bond for a mutual life and procreate children. "
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Same-sex relationships are not recognized in Iraq. Article 3.1 of the Personal Status Law defines that "Marriage is a contract between a man and a woman who is lawfully permissible to him, the purpose of which is to establish a bond for a mutual life and procreate children. "
Sourceshttp://www.gaystarnews.com/article/why-iraq-one-world%E2%80%99s-most-dangerous-places-be-gay210912https://www.peacewomen.org/sites/default/files/lawref_iraqpersonalstatuslaw1959_aba_0.pdf
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http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/why-iraq-one-world%E2%80%99s-most-dangerous-places-be-gay210912 https://www.peacewomen.org/sites/default/files/lawref_iraqpersonalstatuslaw1959_aba_0.pdf

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StatusUnrecognized
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DescriptionSame-sex relationships are not recognized in Iraq.
Sourceshttp://www.gaystarnews.com/article/why-iraq-one-world%E2%80%99s-most-dangerous-places-be-gay210912