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| Region | Cuba |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On 25 September, Cuba held a referendum on the development of a new family code that includes provisions that would legalise same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. Article 30 and 31 allow for same-sex adoption and explicitly grant the right to couples using forms of assisted reproductive technology. On 26 September, the President of the Cuban National Electoral Council confirmed that the referendum had passed with 66.87% of the vote. They also confirmed the result is valid and binding. The law will come into effect upon formal confirmation, expected 30 September. |
| Sources | https://lopezdoriga.com/internacional/cuba-vota-si-matrimonio-igualitario/ https://www.minjus.gob.cu/sites/default/files/archivos/publicacion/2021-09/Versi%C3%B3n%2022%20del%20Anteproyecto%20del%20C%C3%B3digo%20de%20las%20Familias_0.pdf |
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| Sources | https://lopezdoriga.com/internacional/cuba-vota-si-matrimonio-igualitario/ | https://lopezdoriga.com/internacional/cuba-vota-si-matrimonio-igualitario/ https://www.minjus.gob.cu/sites/default/files/archivos/publicacion/2021-09/Versi%C3%B3n%2022%20del%20Anteproyecto%20del%20C%C3%B3digo%20de%20las%20Familias_0.pdf |
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| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Nov 30, -0001 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | On 25 September, Cuba held a referendum on the development of a new family code that includes provisions that would legalise same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. Article 30 and 31 allow for same-sex adoption and explicitly grant the right to couples using forms of assisted reproductive technology. On 26 September, the President of the Cuban National Electoral Council confirmed that the referendum had passed with 66.87% of the vote. They also confirmed the result is valid and binding. The law will come into effect upon formal confirmation, expected 30 September. |
| Sources | https://lopezdoriga.com/internacional/cuba-vota-si-matrimonio-igualitario/ |