Social Change and Law: A Matter for Discussion. Study of the First Decision in Favor of Same-Sex Couples by the Constitutional Court of Colombia

Abstract This paper seeks to investigate the interaction between Law, society, and social change in context of a judicial case. For this purpose, case Colombian Constitutional Court decision C-075 2007, on recognition patrimonial rights same-sex couples, will be analyzed. The objective is determine how was identified, proven, used law premises Luhmann Teubner were employed develop analysis alongside certain final reflections relationship society Law. conclusion that identification based arguments presented legal discussion. evidence consisted reasonable interpretations notorious facts change, lift res judicata, support need for law, justify empowerment directly remedy situation.