LGBTQ rights in Espírito Santo

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in Espírito Santo, Brazil enjoy many of the l protections available to non-LGBT peoQple. Homosexuality is legal in the state.

Same-sex unions

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On 15 August 2012, the "Corregedoria Geral da Justiça" of the State of Espírito Santo issued a Circular Letter stating that all Civil Regestries of that State should address same-sex marriage the same way they would do it regarding that for opposite-sex couples, making it the third Brazilian State to deal with this subject in its State jurisdiction.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Espírito Santo's legalization of gay marriage" (PDF) (in Portuguese). 15 August 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2013.