Island with no gays
Passes same-sex law
WELLINGTON:pitcairn island, a tiny speck
In the south pacific home to just 48 people,
Has passed a law allowing same-sex marriage-but has no gay couples.
First settled in 1790, pitcairn is a british overseas territory that
Has some legal autonomy and is often considered the world’s smallest
Country by population. Islanders are descended from the mutineers
Of the british navy vessel bounty and their Tahitian companions.
Pitcairn deputy governor kevin lynch said yesterday the new law
Came into effect on may 15 but initially was not published online after
The island’s website encountered some technical issues.
He said the change was suggested by british authorities after England, wales and Scotland legalized same-sex marriage last year.
He said the law change was unanimously approved by the local council.
Seventh-generation resident meralda warren said there have not been any same-sex marriages since the law passed and does not know of any gay couples wanting to wed. As with most law changes,
She said, a notice was put up at the town hall and a second at the island’s general store.
Island with no gaysPasses same-sex law WELLINGTON:pitcairn island, a tiny speckIn the south pacific home to just 48 people,Has passed a law allowing same-sex marriage-but has no gay couples. First settled in 1790, pitcairn is a british overseas territory thatHas some legal autonomy and is often considered the world’s smallestCountry by population. Islanders are descended from the mutineersOf the british navy vessel bounty and their Tahitian companions. Pitcairn deputy governor kevin lynch said yesterday the new lawCame into effect on may 15 but initially was not published online afterThe island’s website encountered some technical issues. He said the change was suggested by british authorities after England, wales and Scotland legalized same-sex marriage last year.He said the law change was unanimously approved by the local council. Seventh-generation resident meralda warren said there have not been any same-sex marriages since the law passed and does not know of any gay couples wanting to wed. As with most law changes, She said, a notice was put up at the town hall and a second at the island’s general store.
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