Which jurisdiction was the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage?
Taiwan was the first jurisdiction in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. Its implementing law took effect on 24 May 2019, following Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748 in…
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Which jurisdiction was the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage?
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Taiwan was the first jurisdiction in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. Its implementing law took effect on 24 May 2019, following Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748 in 2017.
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Option A
Taiwan's implementing law took effect on 24 May 2019.
Option B
Indonesia did not enact the 2019 law.
Option C
South Korea did not enact the 2019 law.
Option D
Japan did not enact the 2019 law.
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