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Italy Lays Groundwork For Future Marriage Equality Law |
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Written by Instinct Staff |
Thursday, 15 March 2012
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| Tags: italy, supreme court, ruling, gays, lgbt, family life, entitled, marriage equality, same sex, relationships, europe |
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The Italian Supreme Court today ruled that its LGBT community is entitled to a "family life"—a precedent-setting ruling that many believe lays the foundation for marriage equality down the road. Details follow.
Reports Italy's ANSA:
In its first case regarding a gay couple who wed abroad, the Supreme Court rejected their appeal to be recognized legally in Italy yet said the two men still had the "right to a family life."
"Today's Supreme Court judgement is important," said Fabrizio Marrazzo, spokesman for activist group Gay Center. "The ruling says that gay couples must also enjoy the same legal rights as any heterosexual couple. The words are clear and sharp. Parliament and the government must give an answer."
The country's high court also recognized that marriage equality has evolved culturally in Europe despite remaining illegal in Italy.
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