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Italy’s court says 2 mothers can register as parents on birth certificates

  • On Thursday, Italy’s Constitutional Court decided that in cases where women in same-sex relationships have children through IVF, both mothers must be acknowledged on the child’s birth certificate.
  • The ruling responded to legal gaps and challenges faced by non-biological mothers, who lacked recognition under laws that did not cover children conceived abroad or by same-sex couples.
  • The court declared that refusing recognition to women who assume parental responsibility violates constitutional articles and does not serve the best interests of children, marking a significant legal precedent.
  • Lawyer Michele Giarratano described the ruling as "historic," while opposition leader Elly Schlein characterized it as a significant setback for the hard-right government led by Giorgia Meloni, who has maintained the ban on surrogacy.
  • The ruling effectively becomes law, offering greater protection for same-sex parents and prompting activists and some families to call on politicians to further safeguard children’s rights amid ongoing civil rights concerns.
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Medscape broke the news in United States on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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