Recognition of same-sex unions in Botswana
[2] Contemporary oral evidence suggests that same-sex relationships were "common" and "prevelant" among Tswana miners in South Africa in the early 20th century.[7] Among the San peoples, marriage (ǃXóõ: ʼǀnàɲa;[8] Tshwa: se tcu) is generally between a man in his twenties and a girl in her teens, though polygamy is common.[9] Evidence suggests that same-sex sexual activity was previously "common and relatively accepted" by the San peoples.[12][13] Nevertheless, discrimination and abuse against LGBT people remain a "daily reality for many", and laws do not permit or recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions."The offensive provisions of the Penal Code have long been struck down by the High Court and so same-sex conduct has not been criminal since then.The Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference will guide further on how such a blessing may be requested and granted to avoid the confusion the document warns against.
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