Does EU free movement law require the recognition of a same-sex marriage concluded in another Member State?
Analysis of an important pending ECJ case, by Dr. Alina Tryfonidou: Via Steve Peers Awaiting the ECJ Judgment in Coman: Towards the Cross-Border Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages in the EU? Dr Alina Tryfonidou , Associate Professor in EU Law, University of Reading Photo: Mr Adrian Coman (right) with his spouse, Mr Claibourn Robert Hamilton (left) (picture from PinkNews http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/11/29/romania-goes-to-court-over-whether-to-recognise-gay-couples-marriage/ ) Introduction The legal recognition of same-sex relationships has, in the last couple of decades, become one of the most prominent issues discussed in parliaments, in courts, and in the media, around the world, with views on both sides of the debate being overwhelmingly strong. This is a complicated and sensitive matter which touches on issues relating to human rights, religion, morality, and tradition, as well as on constitutional principles such as equality, autonom...