SAME SEX MARRIAGE (PROHIBITION) ACT, 2013

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SAME SEX MARRIAGE (PROHIBITION) ACT, 2014

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

This Act prohibits a marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons of same sex, and provides penalties for the solemnization and witnessing of same thereof.

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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1.     Prohibition of marriage or civil union by persons of same sex.

2.     Solemnization of same sex marriage in places of worship.

3.     Recognized marriage in Nigeria.

4.     Registration of homosexual clubs and societies.

5.     Offences and penalties.

6.     Jurisdiction.

7.     Interpretation.

8.     Citation 

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SAME SEX MARRIAGE (PROHIBITION) ACT 2014

An Act to prohibit a marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons of same sex, solemnization of same; and for related matters.

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[Commencement]        [7^th Day of January, 2014]

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