Above the Law | May 31, 2023
In April 2023, the Ukrainian parliament considered and ultimately rejected legislation that would have paused surrogacy arrangements with foreign intended parents during wartime.
Khloe Kardashian praised for ‘honesty’ after admitting she felt ‘guilty’ about surrogate pregnancy
The Independent | May 28, 2023
Khloé Kardashian discussed her recent experience of having a child through a surrogate: “I wish someone was honest about surrogacy and the difference of it. That doesn’t mean it’s bad – it’s great, but it’s very different.”
The hidden tax on same-sex couples in NZ
Stuff | April 24, 2023
In New Zealand, same-sex couples are denied access to public funding for infertility treatments, including surrogacy, that are available to heterosexual couples. This extra burden on same-sex couples only compounds existing inequalities.
Ireland considers new surrogacy legislation
New legislation on surrogacy in Ireland is anticipated to be drafted, debated, and enacted by July of this year. These articles explain key elements of the proposed law as well as perspectives from parents who are hopeful they will have more legal rights.
Parents worried new Irish law will continue to ban international surrogacy ‘by stealth’ by Ellen Coyne, The Irish Independent
Surrogacy legislation should be enacted by summer, says minister, RTE
Surrogacy in Ireland: Will new legislation solve the legal issues for children and families? by Sonya Bruen, Lexology
‘Kate is my daughter — but the State still does not recognise me as her mammy’ by Suzanne Grennan, Irish Examiner
‘Solid ground for optimism’ in surrogacy recognition – High Court by Vivienne, Traynor, RTE
Proposed Reforms to UK Surrogacy Law
Proposed reforms to UK surrogacy law published by the Law Commissions of Scotland and England and Wales include a new “pathway” for intended parents to become legal parents as soon as the child is born, as well as a continued ban on payment for surrogacy. These articles explain or provide commentary on the proposed reforms as well as implications should they be implemented.
Surrogacy Law: What Is Intended… For Parents? For Surrogates? For Children? by Zaina Mahmoud, Progress Educational Trust
PET Podcast: Surrogacy Law – What Is Intended… For Parents? For Surrogates? For Children?by Sarah Norcross, Progress Educational Trust
Pandora’s box: Implications of surrogacy law reform proposals for birth registration by Thérèse Callus, Progress Educational Trust
Law Commissions’ proposals won’t achieve surrogacy modernisation by Natalie Gamble, Progress Educational Trust
Law Commissions publish draft surrogacy bill by Zoe Beketova, Progress Educational Trust
Intended parents should get legal status from birth, says British surrogacy review by Haroon Siddique, The Guardian
Surrogacy shake up in UK would create uneven treatment for birth mothers by Teresa Baron, The Conversation
Far-right Italian Government Seeks to Limit Same-Sex Couples’ Use of Surrogacy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s recent order to Italian municipalities to stop certifying foreign birth certificates for same-sex couples who had children through surrogacy in other countries has drawn condemnation from the European parliament. These articles explain how Meloni’s crackdown on surrogacy is part of a wider attack on the rights of LGBTQ+ Italians.
Surrogacy Emerges as the Wedge Issue for Italy’s Hard Right by Jason Horowitz, The New York Times
MEPs condemn Italy’s move to stop registering children of same-sex parents by Angelia Giuffrida, The Guardian
Italy enforces ban on recognising same-sex parenthood by Emily Vine, Progress Educational Trust
Italy’s ruling conservative majority wants to criminalize gay couples seeking surrogacy abroad by The Pink Times
Surrogacy: Parenthood as a global industry
El País | April 3, 2023
Because surrogacy in the United States–the most popular destination– is so expensive, more couples from countries where surrogacy is illegal are turning to Mexico to find surrogates. But the industry’s lack of regulation leaves surrogates vulnerable to exploitation.
Spanish TV star’s decision to have child via surrogate in US sparks furore
The Guardian | March 30, 2023
A 68-year-old Spanish actor’s decision to have a child via a surrogate in the U.S. has set off a political firestorm in Spain, prompting both criticism from several government ministers as well as calls to reconsider Spain’s longstanding ban on the practice.
Italy enforces ban on recognising same-sex parenthood
Progress Educational Trust | March 27, 2023
A recent order that stops Milan from recognizing same-sex couples as children’s parents is another strategy that Meloni’s government is using to attempt to limit avenues for LGBTQ couples to become parents.
Irish families continue to avail of Ukraine surrogacy services
Irish Examiner | March 25, 2023
Despite discouragements from the Irish government, some Irish couples have pursued new surrogacy arrangements in Ukraine even amidst the ongoing Russian invasion. Others have turned to neighboring countries, including Georgia, to find a surrogate.