Entry #1222: Same-sex adoption in England

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RegionEngland
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusLegal
Start DateDec 30, 2005
End Date(none)
DescriptionAdoption discrimination is illegal in England. IVF treatment is available for lesbian couples too.
Sourceshttps://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/38/contents


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DescriptionAdoption discrimination is illegal in England.Adoption discrimination is illegal in England. IVF treatment is available for lesbian couples too.
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Adoption discrimination is illegal in England. IVF treatment is available for lesbian couples too.

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Start DateJan 1, 2005Dec 30, 2005
DescriptionAdoption discrimination is illegal in England.
Sourceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_the_United_Kingdom#An_equal_age_of_consent https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/38/contents
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_the_United_Kingdom#An_equal_age_of_consent https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/38/contents

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Original entry
StatusLegal
Start DateJan 1, 2005
End Date(none)
Description(empty)
Sourceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_the_United_Kingdom#An_equal_age_of_consent
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  • Status is not correct "Homophobic adoption panel members may prevent same-sex couples from being approved to adopt."