Family Law Debate Brings More of the Same

Ljubljana, 1 September - The parliamentary Labour, Family and Social Affairs Committee continued on Wednesday the heated debate on the new family law bill that equalises same-sex unions with traditional families and allows for gay adoption. It failed to make much progress and confirmed proponents and opponents firmly entrenched in their views.

Ljubljana The session of the parliamentary Labour, Family and Social Affairs Committee on the controversial new family law bill, which paves the way for gay marriages and adoptions. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The session of the parliamentary Labour, Family and Social Affairs Committee on the controversial new family law bill, which paves the way for gay marriages and adoptions.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Head of the parliamentary Labour, Family and Social Affairs Committee Andreja Crnak Meglic of the SocDems (right) chairing the committee session on the controversial new family law bill, which paves the way for gay marriages and adoptions. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Head of the parliamentary Labour, Family and Social Affairs Committee Andreja Crnak Meglic of the SocDems (right) chairing the committee session on the controversial new family law bill, which paves the way for gay marriages and adoptions.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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