Protests as France legalises same-sex marriage - in pictures
Demonstrators wave banners in front of the Invalides to protest against France's legalisation of same-sex marriagePhotograph: Philippe Wojazer/ReutersFrench justice minister Christiane Taubira is congratulated after the votePhotograph: Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty ImagesBare-chested men sporting white masks from an anti-gay group demonstrate against the billPhotograph: Kenzo/AFP/Getty Images
French TV host Virginie Merle, also known as Frigide Barjot, spokesperson for a group who protested against the law, sits at a cafe terrace as French CRS police stand guardPhotograph: Philippe Wojazer/ReutersPro-gay marriage activists pose during a gathering in the 4th arrondissement after the law was passedPhotograph: Francois Mori/APA masked demonstrator clashes with French riot policePhotograph: Philippe Wojazer/ReutersA masked demonstrator jumps to kick a barrier during the protestsPhotograph: Philippe Wojazer/ReutersA French gendarme apprehends a demonstratorPhotograph: PHILIPPE WOJAZER/REUTERSOpponents to same sex marriage face anti-riot policemen as they demonstrate near the national assemblyPhotograph: Kenzo/AFP/Getty Images
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