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August 29, 2012

Maltese MP wants bill to recognize LGBT families

An independent lawmaker says he is getting good signals from the Maltese Government that they will move to recognize the families of same-sex couples

A Maltese independent MP has indicated that he will seek to amend a bill to recognize cohabiting couples so that it also recognizes the rights of the children of same-sex couples, and says he is confident of government support.

The current version of the Act to provide for the Regulation of Cohabitation covers both same-sex and opposite-sex couples and, if passed, will be the first piece of Maltese legislation to recognize the existence of same-sex relationships.

June 28, 2012

Malta tables gay cohabitation bill

Malta tables a motion for bill that will also give rights to gay partners ahead of gay pride celebrations

Malta’s justice minister Chris Said tabled a motion in the country’s parliament which recognises rights for unmarried couples both gay and straight, reported the daily Malta Today.

The bill was a 1998 electoral pledge by the Nationalist Party currently ruling Malta.

February 8, 2012

Malta considers hate crime law after gay attacks

Maltese government may extend hate crime legislation to include sexual orientation

Maltese Justice Minister Chris Said has hinted he may extend current hate crime laws to include crimes based on gender and sexual orientation during a meeting with representatives of the gay community.