Legal transformation of the national perspective on civil unions and same sex marriage in Latin America

This paper analyzes the legal arguments that have been used toallow the gradual introduction of same-sex marriage and civil unions in some Latin American countries. The author makes a critical account of the contentious cases and legislative responses to claims for recognition and protection of huma...

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Autor Principal: Cabrales Lucio, José Miguel
Formato: Artículo
Idioma: spa
Publicado: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú 2015
Materias:
Law
Acceso en línea: http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/derechopucp/article/view/14427/15041
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Sumario: This paper analyzes the legal arguments that have been used toallow the gradual introduction of same-sex marriage and civil unions in some Latin American countries. The author makes a critical account of the contentious cases and legislative responses to claims for recognition and protection of human rights of people with a particular sexual orientation. The most representative Latin American countries are analyzed from the point of view of its relevance in comparative terms.