Italy’s New Surrogacy Law: A Conservative Blow to Same-sex Families

Italy’s New Surrogacy Law: A Conservative Blow to Same-sex Families

Italy has passed one of the strictest laws against international surrogacy in the Western world. The new legislation, which critics argue primarily targets same-sex couples, criminalises Italians who seek surrogacy services abroad. Those found guilty face severe penalties, including jail time and hefty fines. This move by Italy’s government, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, […]

‘Rent- a- womb’ will be illegal in India

‘Rent- a- womb’ will be illegal in India

NEW DELHI – The Centre on Wednesday (Aug 24) approved plans to ban the booming commercial surrogacy industry, a move that would block thousands of foreign couples who flock to these centres  to have a baby. India will join several other countries who have made ‘rent-a-womb’ facilities illegal. Commercial surrogacy is banned in most developed […]