The Italian parliament has finally approved a law that defines surrogacy as an “ecumenical crime”. Under the new legislation, Italian citizens who choose this method will face penalties, even if they resort to surrogacy in countries where it is legal. The law provides for imprisonment of up to two years, as well as the possibility of a fine of up to one million euros. They are the same penalties that were instituted 20 years ago, and until today only applied to those who resorted to surrogacy within Italy. This is the strictest law at the European level and in all Western countries. The center-left opposition emphasizes that “it is a medieval, unconstitutional initiative, which aims to distract citizens from the real problems of the country.” The minister in charge of family affairs, Eugenia Rocella, argued that she is of the opinion that “with this vote of the parliament, social and personal rights were not taken away. On the contrary, they became more clear and substantial.” Responsible […]
Source: News Beast
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