Entry #3833: Same-sex adoption in Saint Helena

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RegionSaint Helena
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusLegal
Start DateJan 2017
End Date(none)
DescriptionSince 2010, St Helena has allowed anyone to adopt but same-sex couples have only enjoyed marriage rights since December 2017 meaning before this only single same-sex couples could adopt.
Sourceshttps://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Welfare-of-Children-Ord-310712.pdf


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edited by jadeywadey. oopsie daisy, my bad

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Start DateDec 2017Jan 2017
DescriptionSince 2011, St Helena has allowed anyone to adopt but same-sex couples have only enjoyed marriage rights since December 2017 meaning before this only single same-sex couples could adopt.Since 2010, St Helena has allowed anyone to adopt but same-sex couples have only enjoyed marriage rights since December 2017 meaning before this only single same-sex couples could adopt.
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Since 2011, St Helena has allowed anyone to adopt but same-sex couples have only enjoyed marriage rights since December 2017 meaning before this only single same-sex couples could adopt. 2010, St Helena has allowed anyone to adopt but same-sex couples have only enjoyed marriage rights since December 2017 meaning before this only single same-sex couples could adopt.

edited by jadeywadey. bad entry fixed

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Start Date(unknown)Dec 2017
DescriptionSince 2011, St Helena has allowed anyone to adopt but same-sex couples have only enjoyed marriage rights since December 2017 meaning before this only single same-sex couples could adopt.
Sourceshttps://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Welfare-of-Children-Ord-310712.pdf

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ValueSingle onlyLegal
DescriptionNo
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ValueIllegalSingle only

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StatusIllegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionNo
SourcesNo