Same-Sex Marriage and the Role of Transnational Law: Changes in the European Landscape

What is it about?

Transnational courts - operating beyond State borders- have elaborated different notions of same sex marriage over the time. Whereas in the past they followed a conservative approach, they are now more willing to take into account changes in societal perceptions and as a result allow reconfiguring the right to same sex marriage. However, no achievement in terms of human rights should be taken for granted.

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Why is it important?

This work is important, because it looks at the evolution of the right to same-sex marriage across legal systems and times. It shows how interpretations of human rights by courts may influence each oher, but may sometimes prouce contradictory results within the same jurisdiction.