Malta legalises gay partnerships and adoption, but not everyone is happy

By CHRIS SCICLUNA

Malta is now the 17th country in the world to allow for same-sex unions. 

The Maltese parliament approved a law late on Monday to recognise same-sex partnerships on a legal par with marriage, including allowing gay couples to adopt. This makes Malta the 17th country in the world to allow for same-sex unions. 

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