ADI 4277 and ADPF 132
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''ADI 4277'' and ''ADPF 132'' (May 5, 2011) are landmark Brazil Supreme Court cases.


Rights

After of the decision of the Supreme Court, the same 112 rights of different-sex marriages were given to same-sex stable relationships too, creating a
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civil union 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 ...
system, including the most important:112 rights to Brazilian same-sex couples
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High Court decision


Judiciary representation


Legislative representation


Executive representation


Amici curiae


See also

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Recognition of same-sex unions in Brazil Same-sex marriage in Brazil has been legal since 16 May 2013 in accordance with a decision from the National Justice Council, ordering notaries of every state to perform same-sex marriages. Brazil became the second country in South America to lega ...
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Civil union 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 ...
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LGBT rights in the Americas Laws governing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights are complex in the Americas, and acceptance of LGBT persons varies widely. Same-sex marriages are currently legal in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, ...
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LGBT rights in Brazil Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in Brazil are among the most advanced in Latin America and the world. Gay couples in Brazil have enjoyed the same rights guaranteed to heterosexual ones since 16 May 2013, including marriage. ...


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External links


Allegation of Disobedience of Fundamental Precept (ADPF) 132 - Official text
{{DEFAULTSORT:ADI 4277 And ADPF 132 V. Brazilian Civil Union Same-sex marriage in Brazil Same-sex union case law 2011 in LGBT history