The Convention on the recognition of registered partnerships () is a multilateral convention, drafted by the
International Commission on Civil Status which provides the acceptance in other countries of any form of
registered partnership
A civil union (also known as a civil partnership) is a legally recognized arrangement similar to marriage, created primarily as a means to provide recognition in law for same-sex couples. Civil unions grant some or all of the rights of marriage ...
, which is not a marriage
Parties to the convention should recognize the partnership, as well as the consequences regarding
name change not only towards other state parties, but with regards to partnerships in any state. The partnership can be between partners of the same or of opposite sex.
Reservations
State parties can make reservations regarding
*applicability to persons of the opposite sex
*acceptance of partnerships of any state (rather than states parties to the treaty)
*the consequences regarding name changes
Member states and signatories
The convention has been ratified only by Spain and has been signed only by Spain and Portugal. Having not been ratified by two states, it therefore has not entered into force.
See also
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International Commission on Civil Status
References
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External links
treaty text(English translation)
ratifications and signatories
Family law treaties
Human rights instruments
recognition of registered partnerships
recognition of registered partnerships
International Commission on Civil Status treaties
Treaties of Spain
Marriage, unions and partnerships in Spain