Referendo em Malta - O divórcio foi introduzido na sociedade.

Mais um exemplo de democracia onde se decidiu usar as ferramentas adequadas para mudar algo.

Citação :

Malta reacts to historic vote to introduce divorce

Malta's history has begun a new chapter after its citizens voted to introduce divorce to the island.


Apart from a brief period when the island fell under Napoleon's rule for about two years, divorce has never existed legally there.

The referendum outcome, its repercussions for society and the message sent to the island's Catholic Church authorities make the result as significant a moment as when Malta joined the European Union in 2004.

It is also one of the most notable episodes for the Maltese since independence was gained from the British in 1964.

Deborah Schembri, head of the Moviment Iva campaign, which is pro-divorce, said she was "obviously happy" with the result.

"I was sure that the Maltese people would be as altruistic as always and come through in their hour of need."

As the issue moves into the realm of parliament and the hands of the law makers, Ms Schembri said that she hoped that it would be a "constructive" debate among MPs.

"I hope to see Maltese politics at their best, not their worst."

Mais em: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13589320

Vi esta notícia ontem em rodapé na Sic Notícias, mas pensei que tinha lido mal lol. Não sabia que não havia divórcio em Malta.

Quando li isto também pensei logo "mas há países para estes lados onde o divórcio não é legal?".