Same-Sex Couples before National, Supranational and International Jurisdictions

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.

Summary

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.

Report

"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)

Product details

• Assisted by: Daniele Gallo (Editor), Luca Paladini (Editor), Pietro Pustorino (Editor), Luc Paladini (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.11.2013
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law
• EAN: 9783642354335
• ISBN: 978-3-642-35433-5
• Pages: 558
• Illustrations: XXXIV, 558 p.
• Dimensions (packing): 16.2 x 3.7 x 24.2 cm
• Weight (packing): 1,012 g
• Subjects: B, Gender Studies, Sociology, Human Rights, International Law, Private International Law, Law and Criminology, Public International Law, European law, Conflict of Laws, comparative law, Gender studies, gender groups, Human rights, civil rights, Law—Europe, Constitutional Law, Constitutional & administrative law: general, Civil Rights;Family;Human Rights;Judicial Protection;LGBT