Francois Hollande France has become the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage, with its President Francois Hollande signing it into law. The move comes a day after the Constitutional Council threw out a legal challenge by the right-wing opposition, which had been the last obstacle. Adoption by gay couples has also been legalised under the measure. The debate has been bitter in France, with mass rallies against marriage and adoption equality and reports of increases in homophobic violence.
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First published: Saturday, 18th May 2013 - 5:01pm