A local Martiniquan gay rights site claims that Raymond Occolier, a local official known for past homophobic statements [1], has announced that he will hold a local referendum if a same-sex marriage law passes in mainland France. [2] Le Blog de [Moi] (Fr) responds, after protracted analysis of relevant laws, that “none of the cited local entities… is [legally] competent to organize such a referendum.”
Martinique: Is a Local Referendum on Potential Same-Sex Marriage Law Feasible?
· Written by Alice Backer
Categories: Caribbean, Martinique, Law, LGBTQ+, Politics