Entry #11758: Same-sex adoption in Czech Republic

Current Version

RegionCzech Republic
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusIllegal
Start Datepast
End Date2014
DescriptionThe Czech Republic does not currently allow gay couples to adopt, as adoption is reserved for married couples only and gay couples are not legally able to get married in the country.
Sourceshttps://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/01/12/czech-republic-same-sex-adoption-ruling-couples-registered-abroad-anti-lgbt/


Revision History (2)

Revision by Samanthos. Year fixed accordingly to current status

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End Date20162014

Revision by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. added

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End Date(NONE)2016
Reports (4)
  • Other "28/02/2024 "Under the revised bill, joint adoption will be possible only if one of the partners is a biological parent." "It's a sad day for thousands of families with kids who have two mothers or two fathers and for hundreds of thousands of LGBT people," the Jsme Fer (We are Fair) group, which campaigns for same-sex marriage. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/czech-lawmakers-approve-more-rights-same-sex-couples-just-not-marriage-2024-02-28/"
  • Status is not correct "Anyone can adopt regardless of sexual orientation or marital status "
  • Status is not correct "Single Adoption is legal - as it is in law no 89/2012 Sb. § 800 (link: https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2012-89)"
  • Status is not correct "Single adoption is legal"

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