Taiwan becomes first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage

Name: Taiwan becomes first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage
Uploaded: 2019-05-17T12:56:36+00:00
Description: Taiwan has today become the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. Lawmakers passed the bill by 66 votes to 27, meaning that as of next week same-sex couples will be afforded the same legal rights as heterosexual couples. The news sparked massive celebrations outside the Parliament in the capital Taipei. Andrew Hilliar reports.

Issued on: 17/05/2019 - 14:56

Taiwan has today become the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. Lawmakers passed the bill by 66 votes to 27, meaning that as of next week same-sex couples will be afforded the same legal rights as heterosexual couples. The news sparked massive celebrations outside the Parliament in the capital Taipei. Andrew Hilliar reports.