Entry #1195: Same-sex adoption in Laos

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RegionLaos
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusAmbiguous
Start DateDec 24, 1990
End Datenow
DescriptionThe Lao family law states in article 38 that people who have "inappropriate behaviours" or those who have had their parental rights withdrawn may not adopt children. However, LGBT is not explicitly covered in the way this law is written so the result is ambiguous.
Sourceshttp://www.law.yale.edu/rcw/rcw/jurisdictions/asse/laopeopledemcrep/lao_family_law.doc

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