ANNEX D
The Scottish Government's understanding of which jurisdictions have established civil unions (or partnerships) between same sex couples and which jurisdictions have established same sex marriage
List of jurisdictions which have established same sex unions
Andorra
Argentina (some parts of the country only)
Australia (precise laws vary from state to state)
Austria
Brazil
Canada
Colombia (cohabitation rights)
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
England and Wales
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Mexico (some parts of the country only)
Netherlands
New Zealand
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Scotland
Slovenia
South Africa
Switzerland
United States (some states only)
List of jurisdictions which have established same sex marriage
Argentina
Belgium
Canada
Iceland
Mexico (Mexico City only but recognised throughout Mexico)
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
United States (some states only)
Some jurisdictions recognise civil unions or same sex marriage from other countries, even if they have not established their own arrangements for civil unions and same sex marriage.