Italy Enacts Law Targeting Surrogacy Abroad Amid Outcry From Activists New legislation criminalizes seeking surrogacy outside Italy, intensifying scrutiny on LGBTQ families and their rightsItaly’s recent legislative move to criminalize surrogacy abroad has sparked significant controversy, drawing sharp criticism from LGBTQ activists and family advocates. Observations suggest it may primarily impact gay couples visibly pursuing surrogacy arrangements abroad, as heterosexual couples could retain anonymity upon returning with children. Activists fear the Italian government's decision compromises the rights of LGBTQ families and subjects them to potential criminalization. Despite deliberate attempts at fostering traditional family structures, many lawmakers arguing for the new law grapple with this disconnection between their aims and the daily realities of those seeking family. The rhetoric surrounding motherhood, commercial exploitation, and rights will undoubtedly fuel discussions on surrogacy and LGBTQ rights for years to come.

Source: Washington Post October 16, 2024 23:04 UTC