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| Region | Iraq |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Banned |
| Start Date | Dec 30, 1959 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Article 3.1 of the Personal Status Law (1959) defines marriage as a contract between a man and a woman. |
| Sources | https://www.peacewomen.org/sites/default/files/lawref_iraqpersonalstatuslaw1959_aba_0.pdf |
Revision History (6)
edited by UnknownMiles. rewriting description and fixing date.
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| Start Date | (unknown) | Dec 30, 1959 |
| Description | 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. " | Article 3.1 of the Personal Status Law (1959) defines marriage as a contract between a man and a woman. |
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| Value | Unrecognized | Banned |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 2003 | (unknown) |
| Description | 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. " |
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| Sources | 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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edited by Muhammadaji2022
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| Value | Banned | Unrecognized |
edited by Muhammadaji2022
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| Value | Unrecognized | Banned |