The rights of same sex couples under European and Italian Law (II)
The rights of same sex couples under European and Italian Law (II)
Author(s): Angela Maria RomitoSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Law
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: non-discrimination; same-sex couples; same-sex marriage; civil unions; recognition of family status; right to privacy; international protection; Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Summary/Abstract: The article illustrates how the rights of same-sex couples are regulated in the European area. The article first highlights the increasing awareness, both within the ECHR system as well as the EU, that same-sex couples are entitled to some form of legal protection at an international level. The article then briefly presents the leading cases decided by the ECHR, the CJEU, and finally by Italian courts. Finally, the article focuses on the Italian legal system, and legislation adopted in 2016 that regulates same-sex civil unions in Italy. The article ends with a critical evaluation regarding the actual outcomes.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VII: Social Sciences and Law
- Issue Year: 12/2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 419-430
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English