New Family Law Allowing Gay Marriage Stirs Controversy

Ljubljana, 21 September - Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik presented a family law bill to the public on Monday, saying it was aimed at equalising same-sex unions with other family unions in Slovenia. The draft allows gay couples to adopt children, which has already caused a stir in the opposition.

Ljubljana Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik (centre) and Justice Minister Ales Zalar (right) presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik (centre) and Justice Minister Ales Zalar (right) presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Labour Ministry State Secretary Anja Kopac Mrak presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Labour Ministry State Secretary Anja Kopac Mrak presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik (centre) and Justice Minister Ales Zalar (right) presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik (centre) and Justice Minister Ales Zalar (right) presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik (centre) and Justice Minister Ales Zalar (right) presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik (centre) and Justice Minister Ales Zalar (right) presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Ana Vodicar of the Family Directorate presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Ana Vodicar of the Family Directorate presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Labour Ministry State Secretary Anja Kopac Mrak presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Labour Ministry State Secretary Anja Kopac Mrak presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Justice Minister Ales Zalar presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Ales Zalar presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik (centre) and Justice Minister Ales Zalar (right) presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Labour, Family and Social Affairs Minister Ivan Svetlik (centre) and Justice Minister Ales Zalar (right) presenting to the public a family law bill, which among other things equalises same-sex unions with other family unions and allows gay couples to adopt children.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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