European court says Italy must recognize same-sex unions
July 21, 2015
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Italy violates the fundamental rights of homosexuals by failing to provide legal recognition of same-sex unions.
“The Court considered that the legal protection currently available to same-sex couples in Italy – as was shown by the applicants’ situation – did not only fail to provide for the core needs relevant to a couple in a stable committed relationship, but it was also not sufficiently reliable,” a July 21 release from the court announced.
The court observed that 24 of the nations in the European Union have given some form of legal recognition for same-sex unions, and suggested that Italy should offer plans for civil unions or registered partnerships.
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Further information:
- Italy failing same-sex couples says European court (Reuters)
- Italy should introduce possibility of legal recognition for same-sex couples (European Court of Human Rights)
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