Surrogate Parenthood Ban in Italy

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Italy's prime minister urges parliament to pass a bill prosecuting those who engage in surrogate parenthood, calling it 'inhuman' and treating children as 'supermarket products'. The right-wing coalition is pushing for an even stricter ban on surrogacy.

Key Points

  • Italy's Prime Minister views surrogacy as inhuman and wants to criminalize it
  • The bill aims to prohibit Italians from seeking surrogacy in countries where it's legal
  • The proposed ban has received criticism for being too restrictive

Pros

  • Protects children from being treated as commodities
  • Aligns with conservative values

Cons

  • Criticism for targeting LGBTQ individuals
  • May limit options for couples struggling with infertility