TriCON comparative marriage equality - School of Law

Workshop TriCON on Comparative Marriage Equality Workshop in Ireland, India and the US

On Thursday 26th February 2026, the Trinity Centre for Constitutional Governance (TriCON) will host a workshop titled 'Comparative Marriage Equality in Ireland, India, and the US'. Bringing together a panel of international and local experts, the event will examine how marriage laws are changing across these three countries.

TriCON Comparative Marriage Equality in Ireland, India, and the US

13 Feb 2026

Date	Thursday 26th February 2026
Time	14h00 - 17h30
Location	Recreation Room, Graduate Memorial Building (GMB), Trinity College Dublin

A Global Perspective on Constitutional Change

The afternoon is structured around two key thematic panels, designed to foster deep comparative analysis of how different legal systems grapple with the recognition of marriage rights.

Panel 1: Comparing Marriage Equality in Ireland and the US (14:00 – 15:30) This session will examine the parallel yet distinct paths taken by Ireland and the United States. Following the landmark 2015 referendum in Ireland and pivotal Supreme Court rulings in the US, the panel will discuss the socio-legal implications of these changes.

Panel 2: The Hydraulics of Constitutional Change in India (15:45 – 17:15) This panel will focus on the unique "hydraulics" of the Indian legal system, examining recent judicial developments and the ongoing constitutional dialogue regarding marriage equality in India.

Programme

14:00 - 15:30	Panel 1: Comparing Marriage Equality in Ireland and the US Katherine Zappone (TCD) Professor Susan Burgess (TriCON Visiting Fellow) Professor Aileen Kavanagh (TCD)
15:30 - 15:45	Coffee / Tea
15:45 - 17:15	Panel 2: The Hydraulics of Constitutional Change in India Professor Athanasios Psygkas (Western Law) Professor Shreya Atrey (Oxford University) Professor Surya Roy (TCD)