| Title |
The constitutional concept of the family in the light of assisted reproduction. The case law of the Lithuanian Constitutional Court in a comparative European context |
| Translation of Title |
Konstytucyjna koncepcja rodziny w świetle wspomagania dzietności. Orzecznictwo litewskiego Sądu Konstytucyjnego na europejskim tle porównawczym. |
| Authors |
Pūraitė-Andrikienė, Dovilė |
| DOI |
10.15804/ppk.2026.02.03 |
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| Is Part of |
Przegląd prawa konstytucyjnego.. Toruń : Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek. 2026, Nr. 2(90), p. 43-57.. ISSN 2082-1212. eISSN 2956-9869 |
| Keywords [eng] |
Lithuania ; equality ; constitutional law ; reproductive rights ; family concept ; european constitutional courts |
| Abstract [eng] |
Constitutional jurisprudence plays a central role in redefining family-related rights. Courts across Europe have increasingly been called upon to resolve legal disputes concerning assisted reproductive technologies. Their rulings illustrate the growing importance of constitutional review in this field. This article analyses the ruling of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania of 10 April 2025 on assisted reproduction services. It situates the decision within a comparative framework by examining similar constitutional court decisions in other European states. Specifically, the analysis pursues three main objectives: to contextualize the issue within the legal and social environment of European countries, with particular attention to constitutional court jurisprudence; to assess the Lithuanian Constitutional Court’s jurisprudence on the constitutional concept of family; and to present the context, reasoning, and legal consequences of the 2025 ruling on assisted reproduction. |
| Published |
Toruń : Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2026 |
| CC license |
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