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Same-Sex Couples before National, Supranational and International Jurisdictions

  • First comprehensive study on national, international and supranational case law related to same-sex couples
  • Written by both researchers and practitioners in the relevant fields
  • Useful reference book for academics, attorneys, judges and policy makers
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxxiv
  2. Same-Sex Couples, Legislators and Judges. An Introduction to the Book

    • Daniele Gallo, Luca Paladini, Pietro Pustorino
    Pages 1-12
  3. Selected National Jurisdictions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 13-13
    2. The Nordic Model: Same-Sex Families in Love and Law

      • Hrefna Friðriksdóttir
      Pages 161-180
    3. Between Recognition and Homophobia: Same-Sex Couples in Eastern Europe

      • Adam Bodnar, Anna Śledzińska-Simon
      Pages 211-247
    4. The Legal Situation of Same-Sex Couples in Greece and Cyprus

      • Spyridon Drosos, Aristoteles Constantinides
      Pages 319-342
    5. Same-Sex Families Across Borders

      • Matteo M. Winkler
      Pages 381-396
  4. Supranational and International (and Quasi-) Jurisdictions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 397-397

About this book

The present volume focuses on the jurisprudence of national, supranational and international jurisdictions (and quasi-juridictions) as regards the legal status of same-sex couples. Its aim is to explore the content, rationale, functioning and potential of the different jurisdictions’ reasonings and their contribution to the strengthening of LGBTI rights (and duties). As a consequence, the book tries to convey the complexities and controversies that derive from the judicial recognition of same-sex couples across the world, taking always into account the relationship of the judiciary with the executive and the legislature and the related problems of legitimacy and democracy. The volume deals with this issue and considers it as a crucial test for modern democracies and contemporary societies.

Reviews

“This thoroughly researched and informative book expertly charts the progress of this revolution across an impressive array of jurisdictions, national, international, and supranational, with a particular emphasis on the role played by the judiciary in advancing the legal recognition of same-sex couples. The text contains twenty-three expertly written chapters, each illuminating in its own right, but collectively providing a comprehensive and enlightening overview of the state of legal developments in this area.” (Fergus Ryan, International Journal of Constitutional Law, Vol. 14 (1), January, 2016)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Law, Luiss University, Rome, Italy

    Daniele Gallo

  • University Institute SSML Carlo Bo, Rome, Italy

    Luca Paladini

  • Political and International Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy

    Pietro Pustorino

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eBook USD 129.00
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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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