Italy surrogacy ban: Couples banned from travelling abroad to seek surrogate
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The move is seen by critics to target LGBT couples, who are not allowed to adopt or use IVF in the country.

The move extends a ban on the practice inside the country to also include those who seek it out in places where it is legal, like the US or Canada. Those who break the law could face up to two years in prison and fines of up to €1m (£835,710).

The law, proposed by the Italy’s far-right governing party, is seen by critics to target LGBT couples - who are not allowed to adopt or use IVF in the country.

Surrogacy is when a woman carries a pregnancy for another couple or individual, usually due to fertility issues or because they are men in a same-sex relationship.

The law passed by 84 votes to 58 in Italy’s senate on Wednesday.

  • explodicle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 month ago

    They want gay people who’d plan 2 kids to be forced into loveless marriages and end up with 8 kids. They want teenagers who are thinking about coming out to decide it’s not worth it and keep up the charade.