Get Thee Gone

Malta has voted "Yes" in a non-binding referendum on legalising divorce, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has conceded, local media report.

Almost three-quarters of the electorate voted on Saturday on whether divorce should be introduced in Malta.  A majority Catholic country, Malta is the only EU country not to allow divorce.

Figures from the electoral commission late on Saturday showed turnout was 72%, the Times of Malta reports.  Dr Gonzi said:

"Even though the result is not what I wished for, now it is our duty to see that the will of the majority is respected."

Fancy that.  Divorce being illegal in this day and age.  Although not for much longer.