2004 and matches the majority of European states in permitting marriage in the adoptive gender role. The same rights may be allowed in Australia, Canada, and some other states. See also Family Law Act (Alberta, Canada) International child abduction Notes References Shah, Prakash. "Human Rights and Immigration Law". (2003) Vol. 52 International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 359-400. Sona, Federica. "Polygamy in Britain". Formal Recognition of Customary Law: An Analysis of the South African Experience in Passing Legislation Recognising Customary Marriages. Marriage law Marriage