Description
Constitution, the Right to Marriage, and Same-Sex Unions
Book Summary
This work offers a rigorous technical-legal analysis of the constitutionality of Law 13/2005, which introduced civil marriage for same-sex couples in Spain. The author examines, from an academic perspective, the constitutional foundations of the right to marriage, evaluating the compatibility of the legal reform with the constitutional text. An essential study for jurists, law students, and anyone interested in the legal debate regarding the expansion of marriage rights.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the analysis of the constitutional issues raised by Law 13/2005, which amended the Civil Code to allow marriage between persons of the same sex. Through a technical-legal approach, the author breaks down the arguments for and against the reform, examining how the right to marriage is interpreted in the Spanish Constitution. Key issues are addressed, such as the nature of marriage, the limits of legislative power, and the protection of fundamental rights, offering the reader a deep understanding of the legal and constitutional implications of this social transformation.
Main Topics
- Analysis of the constitutionality of same-sex marriage.
- Interpretation of the right to marriage in the Spanish Constitution.
- Study of Law 13/2005 and its impact on the legal system.
- Relationship between legislative power and constitutional principles.
- Legal debate on the expansion of fundamental rights.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at legal professionals, such as lawyers, judges, and prosecutors, as well as students of law and political science who wish to delve into the constitutional analysis of marriage equality. It is also of interest to researchers in family law and any reader with a legal background looking for technical and well-founded argumentation on this issue.
What this book offers
- A detailed and objective analysis of the constitutionality of the legal reform.
- Clarity on the key legal arguments in the marriage equality debate.
- Understanding of the scope of the right to marriage within the Spanish constitutional framework.
- Tools to critically evaluate the relationship between legislation and the Constitution.
- A rigorous academic perspective that enriches knowledge of family law.
Technical Specifications
- Author: de Pablo Contreras, Pedro
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: FAMILY AND HEALTH
- Collection: INSTITUTE OF FAMILY SCIENCES
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 136
- Weight: 170 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a specialized reference work that addresses one of the most significant legal reforms in Spanish family law with technical rigor. Its legal approach and brevity make it a useful resource for those who need a precise understanding of the constitutional arguments at play, without digressions. Recommended for readers with an academic or professional interest in constitutional law and the evolution of civil marriage.