The official referendum results have now been published.

52.67 per cent of the 230518 valid votes cast were for divorce, the Electoral Commission said.

23,2691 votes were cast.

10,7971 voted no and 2,173 votes were invalid.

The referendum question was:

“Do you agree with the indtroduction of the choice of divorce in the case of a married couple who has been separated or has been living apart for at least four (4) years, and where there is no reasonable hope for reconciliation between the spouses, whilst at the same time ensuring that adequate maintenance is guaranteed and the welfare of the children is safeguarded?”