Numerous countries are looking to put an end to commercial surrogacy, pointing out its exploitative nature and how it can negatively affect the child. Yet as Italy moves to ban surrogacy for its citizens, even abroad, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is sending mixed signals.
Earlier this summer, Italian politicians began debate on a bill that would make it a crime for Italian citizens to travel abroad for surrogacy. “We strenuously say no to the sale of children,” lawmaker Maurizo Lupi said. “Surrogate maternity is the most extreme form of commercialization of the body.”
However, LGBTQ couples claim the legislation is born of bigotry, as many gay couples rely on surrogates to have children and believe they have a right to a child. “With this law, we’re looking at a very heavy attack on ‘rainbow’ families and on the LGBT community,’’ lawmaker Alessandro Zan, who is gay, said.
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