Same-sex marriage start date set for May

The first same-sex marriages in Guernsey could be taking place as early as 4th May The new law was registered in January, but still needs underlying legislation to be approved before it becomes effective. The earliest this can be debated by the States will be at its meeting on 26 April and if backed will…

Same-sex marriage coming to Guernsey

The States of Guernsey today passed the law allowing same-sex marriage in Guernsey, by a vote of 33 to 5. Apart from Northern Island, Guernsey was the only place left in the British Isles where equal marriage wasn’t available, after Jersey voted to bring it in last year.  That imbalance has now been rectified in…

States of Guernsey approve Same Sex Marriage

The States of Guernsey approved the introduction of Same Sex Marriage in this afternoon’s sitting, but a majority of 37 to 7. An amendment was proposed by Deputy Hunter Adam, to introduce Union Civile as an alternative to Same Sex Marriage.  This was defeated by 40 votes to 4. Another amendment, proposed by Deputy De…