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Ethical and social relations

Constitution of the Italian Republic

Article 30

Parents have the duty and the right to support, educate and bring up their children, even if they are born out of wedlock. In the case of incapacity of the parents, the law shall provide for the fulfilment of their duties. The law shall ensure to children born out of wedlock every form of legal and social protection which is compatible with the rights of the members of the legitimate family. The law shall lay down the rules and limitations for the determination of paternity.

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