A landmark ruling by Taiwan\u2019s highest court means it is close to becoming the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, Amnesty International said.<\/p>\n\n\n
The judges have today said yes to marriage equality. This is a huge step forward for LGBTI rights in Taiwan and will resonate across Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n
On Wednesday, judges in Taiwan\u2019s Constitutional Court ruled that the country\u2019s current marriage law is unconstitutional as it discriminates against same-sex couples. The judges have given lawmakers two years to amend or enact relevant laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe judges have today said yes to marriage equality. This is a huge step forward for LGBTI rights in Taiwan and will resonate across Asia,\u201d said Lisa Tassi, East Asia Campaigns Director at Amnesty International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLawmakers must act swiftly to ensure Taiwan becomes the first in Asia to make genuine marriage equality a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A draft bill on same-sex marriage is currently being considered by Taiwan\u2019s legislature. Amnesty International urges lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage in Taiwan, on the same basis and with the same rights as marriage between couples of different sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs today\u2019s ruling makes clear, whoever you love, everyone is entitled to the same human rights and equal protection under the law,\u201d said Lisa Tassi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAmnesty International activists across the world will continue to urge Taiwan\u2019s government to say yes to equality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In April this year, Amnesty International activists from more than 40 countries sent messages of support urging Taiwan to \u201csay yes\u201d to marriage equality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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