Italy Criminalizes Surrogacy for LGBT Couples, Even Abroad
Italy has passed a controversial law that makes it illegal for gay and lesbian couples to use surrogacy, including procedures carried out legally in other countries. Violators of the law could face fines and prison sentences. Supporters of the measure argue that it protects the dignity of motherhood and reflects Italy’s Christian-rooted perspective
on family. Critics, however, claim the law discriminates against LGBT couples, while proponents maintain it reinforces the traditional understanding of parenthood and the natural family structure.