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  • 17/10/2024
Italy's new law criminalises seeking surrogacy abroad, with penalties including jail time and hefty fines. Critics argue it unfairly targets same-sex parents and lacks clarity in implementation.
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00:00Italian lawmakers passed a bill criminalizing nationals that travel abroad to have children
00:08through surrogacy.
00:10The measure was passed after a seven-hour marathon debate in Rome on Wednesday.
00:15Activists say the legislation, spearheaded by conservative Prime Minister Giorgio Maloni's
00:20Brother of Italy party, targets same-sex couples and is discriminatory.
00:26Those found guilty of breaking the law face two years jail and fines of up to one million
00:31euros.

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