Current Version
| Region | Azerbaijan |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | According to a study by the Council of Europe or the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights, same-sex couples cannot adopt since Article 120 of the Family Code (1999) states that joint adoption is only allowed for married couples. The report suggests that in principle, there aren't any legal restrictions around adopting as an individual — gay or straight — however, all individuals are usually denied the right to adopt. |
| Sources | http://www.coe.int/t/Commissioner/Source/LGBT/AzerbaijanLegal_E.pdf http://www.adoptintl.com/azerbaijan-adoption.htm |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | According to a study by the Council of Europe or the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights, same-sex couples cannot adopt since Article 120 of the Family Code (1999) states that joint adoption is only allowed for married couples. The report suggests that in principle, there aren't any legal restrictions around adopting as an individual — gay or straight — however, all individuals are usually denied the right to adopt. |
| Sources | http://www.coe.int/t/Commissioner/Source/LGBT/AzerbaijanLegal_E.pdf http://www.adoptintl.com/azerbaijan-adoption.htm |