The House Judiciary Committee rejected two amendments by the Democratic Party and +Europe, which, as requested by some mayors, would include the transcription of birth certificates for children of same-sex couples conceived abroad. While changes have been introduced in the FDI draft law on surrogacy, since 2017, there has been an all-out conflict between local governments, led by centre-left juntas, and the central government.
Just one month ago, the Padua Public Prosecutor’s Office asked the Municipality to submit the registration documents of the children of same-sex couples at the civil registry for consideration by the Court. At the time, a supporter of the bill against homophobia and LGBT activist, Pd senator Alessandro Zan’s comment was caustic: “Consolidated families with children today are at risk of losing one of their two parents.” The state should protect all families and should not be so insistent on children’s rights as to hurt parents”.
Interior Minister Piantedosi also voiced his opinion on the matter at a Question Hour in Parliament on 19 April: “In Italy, the preparation of birth certificates showing same-sex parents and the recognition of part lineage from another parent. not permitted by current legislation, and this lien is strongly supported by unified case-law. Likewise, the transcription of birth certificates issued abroad attributable to “surrogacy status” certifies the recognition of lineage in relation to the so-called prospective parent in the absence of a biological link between the same and the minor. “except.’
Decision rejected by 11 votes to 13 in the Justice Commission today: a decision destined to stir up controversy.
Source: Today IT

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