Cattala X

This is a project looking at the more controversial and deeper topics of life around Cattala. For a religious nation, with deep divides between the conservative rural and older generations and the urban, younger generation of Jennai, these issues are as divisive and controversial in Cattala as they are internationally and have implications that affect all corners of Cattalian society.

Cattala X: Random and Ready, with added scandal.

Since 1985, homosexuality (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders, Intersexuals) has been "legal" in Cattala and same-sex sexual activity has been legal since the Sexual Offences Bill was introduced in 1985. Prior to this, male homosexual acts had been illegal and punishable by one year imprisonment, but female homosexual acts were not illegal.

Following the introduction of the bill, homosexual men who had been in prison for gross indecency were released and returned to their families. However in rural Cattala, especially Monte Calida and Lessito provinces, homophobia remained a contentious issue and it was widely publicised that many homosexuals were disowned or abandoned by their families upon being released, or after coming out following the introduction of anti-discriminatory laws.

In recent decades, the issue of homophobia has become less important as LGBTI's became more acceptable in society. The Church continues to refuse to serve communion to sexually active lesbians, gays and bisexuals. In 2008, the Civil Partnership Act passed through the National Assembly and received royal assent. This made same-sex relationships legally recognised and civil unions became legal entities. However the bill only narrowly passed and public opinion was split.

Same-sex marriage and adoption remains illegal and a bill to try and change this was defeated 82-18 in the National Assembly in 2010, and an accompanying bill to allow MSM's to donate blood was defeated 74-26, despite endorsement from the Homosexual Council of Cattala. Homosexuals are legally allowed to serve in the military, where it has become increasingly tolerant towards LGBTI's, thanks mostly to its stationing overseas in more liberal countries such as Calaré and Canada.

That last bit about allowing LGBTI's into the military, and then deploying them out of the country... Isn't that like deporting homosexuals?

No no, it's about how the armed forces are more accepting of LGBTI's than the more conservative elements of Cattalian society. They're more accepting because they've travelled overseas.

Not because the LGBTI's have been deployed overseas specifically because they're gay.

Interesting facts and thread there Thomas!

Love the idea and advise many to do something like that, to show whats dark in our countries

That's exactly it Cons - it's about showing how deep our countries are and how they aren't as perfect as some people make them out to be.

Promiscuity and extramarital relationships are highly frowned upon in Cattala and in rural areas, can result in a man or woman being disowned by their family.Divorce laws are strict

Divorce in Cattala has always been a contentious issue - prior to World War Two, it was illegal and highly frowned upon. Divorce could only be granted in cases of proven adultery and even then it was very rare and resulted in the people being banned from communion at Church - a humiliation to the person and their family. It took many years for reform to occur. In 1988, a major law was passed allowing no fault divorce for the first time, which was heavily opposed by the Church and most of the public. This led to a reform in 1991, with Il Popolo pledging to tighten the law again. Now there is a series of criteria that must be reached before divorce can occur, under any circumstances.

> Couple must have been married for and living together for at least five years.
> Couple must have been separated for at least four of the previous five years.
> Citation of the following criteria: Mutual consent (legally signed), Adultery or Unreasonable behaviour (legally signed)

In cases of domestic violence or abuse, which also comes under unreasonable behaviour, a marriage can be annulled immediately if the offender is imprisoned for the crime, therefore proven guilty. This is only granted in exceptional cases and less than 1% of divorces are through annulment.

When there is a child from the marriage, who is under the age of 16, the parents must sign a legally binding document ensuring that the child will be raised in one of their homes and specific details on visiting arrangements etc are also added into this document, as part of the divorce. Without this document the divorce is not granted by a judge, who signs off on the divorce papers.