Gist reaching us states that the french president Francois Hollande earlier this morning signed the same-sex marriage into law after the constitutional council dismissed a legal challenge to stop it.
The legislation also legalizes gay adoption.
"I will ensure that the law applies across the whole territory, in full, and I will not accept any disruption to these marriages," he said.
French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira, who brought the bill before parliament, said the first gay marriages could take place as early as June.Gay rights groups worldwide heralded the court's decision which was made on the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on Friday.
"Now it's celebration time," Nicolas Gougain, spokesperson for the French arm of the LGBT association representing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities said.
Gay rights regulator, SOS Homphobie added, "Our country has taken a great step forward today although it's regrettable that it was taken in a climate of bad faith and homophobic violence," referring the numerous protests that had taken place in recent months.
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