Author (Person) | Johnson, Paul |
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Series Title | European Law Review |
Series Details | Vol.40, No.2, April 2015, p207-224 |
Publication Date | April 2015 |
ISSN | 0307-5400 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Publishers Abstract The author argues that the ECtHR’s interpretation of art.12 is based on problematic historical claims about the textual construction of the right to marry which, when subject to scrutiny in light of available evidence relating to the drafting process of the ECHR, undermine its conclusion that art.12 extends only to opposite-sex couples. I challenge the ECtHR’s interpretation of art.12 by arguing that its understanding of the wording of the right to marry suffers from "historical presentism". I conclude by suggesting that a textual interpretation of art.12 need not lead to the conclusion that same-sex couples are excluded from the right to marry. |
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Subject Categories | Law, Values and Beliefs |
Countries / Regions | Europe |