EU Parenthood Certificate Decision Set To Transform European Surrogacy Laws
Backed by a majority of MEPs in Strasbourg Thursday, the legislation could steamroll the opposition to surrogacy of member states.
Backed by a majority of MEPs in Strasbourg Thursday, the legislation could steamroll the opposition to surrogacy of member states.
The proposed regulation could circumvent national family laws and facilitate surrogacy.
Opponents warn the measure could diminish protections for children.
While some countries will issue birth certificates that feature two mothers or fathers, they are not recognised by countries like Italy, where surrogacy is illegal.
Last year, the Spanish supreme court again condemned both surrogacy and attempts by Spaniards to sidestep their country’s legal and ethical rules by contracting surrogacy abroad.
“I urge you, on behalf of the children who cannot defend their own rights, to reject the Certificate of Parenthood.”
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