US EditionItaly constitutional court says non-biological mother in same-sex union entitled to paternity leave
ITALY, JUL 21 – Italy's court ruled that non-biological mothers in same-sex couples have equal rights to 10 days of mandatory paternity leave, advancing legal recognition of diverse family structures.
- Italy’s constitutional court ruled that a non-biological mother in a same-sex union is entitled to paternity leave, ensuring equal treatment with fathers.
- The court found that a 2001 decree on parental leave was unconstitutional for not recognizing the rights of non-biological mothers.
- The ruling emphasized the child's benefit from time with both parents irrespective of sexual orientation.
- Alessandro Zan described the ruling as 'a slap in the face for the prime minister Meloni’s government' regarding its stance on non-traditional families.
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Even non-physical mothers in lesbian relations are now entitled to paid paternity leave. Meloni's party criticizes the verdict because it "disobeys the laws of biology and science."
Italy Constitutional Court Says Non-biological Mother in Same-sex Union Entitled to Paternity Leave
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Italy's constitutional court has ruled that the non-biological mother in a same-sex union is entitled to paternity leave, equating her role with that of the father and therefore entitled to bonding time with a newborn. World News | Italy Constitutional Court Says Non-biological Mother in Same-sex Union Entitled to Paternity Leave.
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Italy constitutional court says non-biological mother in same-sex union entitled to paternity leave
Italy’s constitutional court has ruled that the non-biological mother in a same-sex union is entitled to paternity leave, equating her role with that of the father and therefore entitled to bonding time with a newborn.
A ruling by the Constitutional Court has established that the 'intentional mothers' of couples consisting of two women must have paternity leave like men: 'I am a comparable figure'. Once the dam is opened, the water predictably starts to flow impetuously downstream. AND...
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