Entry #5090: Same-sex adoption in Poland

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RegionPoland
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusSingle only
Start DateFeb 25, 1964
End Datenow
DescriptionGeneral rules regarding adoption are set out in the Family and Guardianship Code, in articles 114 to 127. Formally, there is no prohibition against adopting a child by a single person.
Sourceshttps://businessinsider.com.pl/prawo/podatki/adopcja-dziecka-jak-wyglada-procedura-adopcji/9ljspe2


Revision History (13)

Revision by JuliaB. single only

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Revision by Andrei. Now is good

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Revision by JuliaB. it is legal for a single person to adopt a child

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ValueIllegalSingle only
Start DateMar 21, 2021Feb 25, 1964
NoteSame-sex attracted people will be barred from adopting, even if single. A process will veto any single gay person who tries to adopt.General rules regarding adoption are set out in the Family and Guardianship Code, in articles 114 to 127. Formally, there is no prohibition against adopting a child by a single person.
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Same-sex attracted people will be barred from adopting, even if single. A process will veto any single gay person who tries to adopt. General rules regarding adoption are set out in the Family and Guardianship Code, in articles 114 to 127. Formally, there is no prohibition against adopting a child by a single person.
Sourceshttps://www.reuters.com/article/uk-eu-rights-lgbt-poland-idUKKBN2B32MP?fbclid=IwAR3zK_bvgp-ADuVJGrg9RcMw18S3Y7lgsX_kFCqyMAe9yN-7HcK8ilyp_jMhttps://businessinsider.com.pl/prawo/podatki/adopcja-dziecka-jak-wyglada-procedura-adopcji/9ljspe2
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https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-eu-rights-lgbt-poland-idUKKBN2B32MP?fbclid=IwAR3zK_bvgp-ADuVJGrg9RcMw18S3Y7lgsX_kFCqyMAe9yN-7HcK8ilyp_jM https://businessinsider.com.pl/prawo/podatki/adopcja-dziecka-jak-wyglada-procedura-adopcji/9ljspe2

Revision by losxniko. changed adoption from ambiguous to illegal

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ValueSingle onlyIllegal
Start DateOct 29, 2016Mar 21, 2021
NoteSame sex couple are barred from adopting. Single people can currently adopt regardless of sexual orientation, however the Polish government have proposed restricting this also.Same-sex attracted people will be barred from adopting, even if single. A process will veto any single gay person who tries to adopt.
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Same sex couple are barred from adopting. Single people can currently adopt regardless of sexual orientation, however the Polish government have proposed restricting this also. Same-sex attracted people will be barred from adopting, even if single. A process will veto any single gay person who tries to adopt.
Sourceshttps://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56412782
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-rights-lgbt-poland-idUSKBN2B31WN
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-eu-rights-lgbt-poland-idUKKBN2B32MP?fbclid=IwAR3zK_bvgp-ADuVJGrg9RcMw18S3Y7lgsX_kFCqyMAe9yN-7HcK8ilyp_jM
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https://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56412782 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-rights-lgbt-poland-idUSKBN2B31WN https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-eu-rights-lgbt-poland-idUKKBN2B32MP?fbclid=IwAR3zK_bvgp-ADuVJGrg9RcMw18S3Y7lgsX_kFCqyMAe9yN-7HcK8ilyp_jM

Revision by TeaMaki. new source

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Sourceshttps://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56412782
https://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56412782
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-rights-lgbt-poland-idUSKBN2B31WN
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https://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56412782 https://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56412782 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-rights-lgbt-poland-idUSKBN2B31WN
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  • Note field is incorrect "In accordance with Article 115 §1 of the Family and Guardianship Code, only a married couple has the right to jointly adopt a child. Marriage is understood as a union of man and woman. Adoption by a single person is also possible. As a rule, single persons adopt older children to whom they can represent role models and provide support. The decisive factor here is the ability of the single person to demonstrate during the adoption eligibility procedure that they can rely on their family members for support in the process of child upbringing. https://www.gov.pl/attachment/934b5d38-2ef4-4a0e-ac7d-d50fb86d0bb0 Also I want to add that in reality it's not possible for homosexuals to adopt a child as a single person. There is no chance in a world that anyone would allow this, unless the sexual orientation would be hidden."

Revision by beeurd

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End DateSep 13, 2018(NONE)
NoteNo laws in place for same sex couples.Same sex couple are barred from adopting. Single people can currently adopt regardless of sexual orientation, however the Polish government have proposed restricting this also.
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No laws in place for same sex couples. Same sex couple are barred from adopting. Single people can currently adopt regardless of sexual orientation, however the Polish government have proposed restricting this also.
Sourceshttps://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.htmlhttps://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56412782
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https://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html https://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56412782

Revision by Ausyk

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End DateJul 13, 2018Sep 13, 2018

Revision by Ausyk

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End DateJun 14, 2018Jul 13, 2018
Noteonly option that is legal.No laws in place for same sex couples.
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only option that is legal. No laws in place for same sex couples.

Revision by Ausyk

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End DateDec 13, 2017Jun 14, 2018

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End DateOct 12, 2017Dec 13, 2017
NoteNoonly option that is legal.
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No only option that is legal.

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End DateSep 30, 2017Oct 12, 2017

Revision by Ausyk

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End DateSep 20, 2017Sep 30, 2017
Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_by_country_or_territory#Central_Europehttps://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_by_country_or_territory#Central_Europe https://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en/country-information/learn-about-a-country/poland.html

Revision by Ausyk

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Start Date(NONE)Oct 29, 2016
End DateOct 29, 2016Sep 20, 2017
NoteOnly Joint adoption is illegal.No
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Only Joint adoption is illegal. No

Ausyk created this entry.