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Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation.
The vote came almost two years after the island's Constitutional Court ruled that the existing law -- which said marriage was between a man and a woman -- was unconstitutional. The panel of judges gave the island's parliament two years to amend or enact new laws.
On Friday -- only a week off the two-year deadline -- lawmakers in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed a bill making same-sex marriage a reality. It will go into effect on May 24.
It is hoped that this legalization moves other Asian countries to emulate Taiwan in achieving equality for the LGBT community. I’m truly delighted this has happened I too hope other countries in Asia follow suit. That, however, is not easy as there are Asian countries like Indonesia, who have strong religious incentives not to legalize same sex marriage. Indonesia has a rather strong religious Muslim community.
What do you think, NSG? Do you think Taiwan could spark other Asian countries to also legalize same sex marriage or do you think this is just an uphill battle and Taiwan is just an anomaly?