An ongoing trial in Padua, northern Italy, could see the names of non-biological parents removed from the birth certificates of the children of dozens of same-sex couples, with a verdict due later this month. It’s planned.
Last June, the state prosecutor in Padua sought to cancel 33 birth certificates issued to children of same-sex couples in the city since 2017. Couples like Valentina Bagnara and Daniela Ghiotto expressed shock and concern about the potential impact on their two-year period of childbearing. old girl
The initiative echoes the position of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, which insists that children be raised by heterosexual parents and promotes an exclusive registration of biological parents by councils.
In a Sky News report, non-biological mother Daniela highlighted the potential impact, saying: “If my name is removed, I will not be able to perform important tasks such as picking up and dropping people off at school or attending school. Valentina’s written permission will be required,” he was quoted as saying. Schedule a doctor’s appointment. ”
LGBT+ rights activists say the case highlights the discrimination faced by same-sex parents in Italy, which is exacerbated by the absence of national laws protecting the rights of such children. claims.
Since 2018, some LGBT-friendly city councils across the country have taken advantage of this legal gap to list same-sex parents on birth certificates. Jacopo Cohe, a spokesperson for Pro Vita e Familia, criticized the practice as “fundamentally illegal” and stressed his opposition to children being raised without a father present.
The Padua trial attracted national attention and a social media campaign using the hashtag #iosonoapadova (#I’mInPadua). Legal experts, including Susanna Lorini, who represents couples in court, argue that passing laws protecting children of same-sex couples could eradicate prejudice against LGBT families.
As the case nears its conclusion, it highlights the need for comprehensive legal protection for same-sex parents and their children across Italy.
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Published: January 23, 2024 13:32:13 IST