same sex marriage has become legal in switzerland following a referendum last september in which two thirds of voters backed a change in the law. since 2007, switzerland has allowed same sex couples to register their partnerships but, until now, some rights including to adoption and inheritance were restricted. jatinder dhillon reports. applause. walking out as newly weds and making history finally. stefano perfetti and luca morreale are the first same sex couple to tie the knot on friday at this register office in zurich. they were among dozens of gay and lesbian couples across switzerland who said i do, now that it has become legal to do so. translation: the symbolism is important it is very important to us that we are equal and that we are treated
same sex marriage has become legal in switzerland. following a referendum last september in which two thirds of voters backed the change in the law, to give same sex couples the same rights under law as married men and women. since 2007, switzerland has allowed same sex couples to register their partnerships, but, until now, some rights, including to adoption and inheritance, were restricted. jatinder dhillon reports. walking out as newlyweds and making history finally. stefano perfetti and luca morreale are the first same sex couple to tie the knot on friday at this register office in zurich. they were among dozens of gay and lesbian couples across switzerland who said, i do, now that it has become legal to do so.
same sex marriage has become legal in switzerland, following a referendum last september in which two thirds of voters backed to change the law and give same sex couples the same rights under law as married men and women. since 2007, switzerland has allowed same sex couples to register their partnerships, but, until now, some rights, including to adoption and inheritance, were restricted. jatinder dhillon reports. walking out as newlyweds and making history finally. stefano perfetti and luca morreale are the first same sex couple to tie the knot on friday at this register office in zurich. they were among dozens of gay and lesbian couples across switzerland who said, i do, now that it has become legal to do so.
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