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| Region | Guyana |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Adoption of Children Act (2009) limits joint adoption to married or cohabiting heterosexual couples. Single individuals are also eligible to adopt. In 2015, the director of Guyana’s CPA stated there are no restrictions for same-sex couples. Nevertheless, there are restrictions in specific legal provisions that remain in place. |
| Sources | Adoption of Children Act 2009 https://mola.gov.gy/laws/Volume%209%20Cap.%2036.02%20-%2046.071696827923.pdf Adoption of Children (Amendment) Act 2021 https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2021/aug/Extra_9AUGUST2021Act8of2021.pdf https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2015/12/16/homosexuals-can-adopt-be-foster-parents-guardians-cpa-director/# |
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| Value | Legal | Single only |
| Description | There are no legal restrictions or bans on same-sex adoption in Guyana. In 2015, the director of Guyana’s CPA even explicitly stated there are no restrictions. | The Adoption of Children Act (2009) limits joint adoption to married or cohabiting heterosexual couples. Single individuals are also eligible to adopt. In 2015, the director of Guyana’s CPA stated there are no restrictions for same-sex couples. Nevertheless, there are restrictions in specific legal provisions that remain in place. |
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| Sources | https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2015/12/16/homosexuals-can-adopt-be-foster-parents-guardians-cpa-director/# | Adoption of Children Act 2009 https://mola.gov.gy/laws/Volume%209%20Cap.%2036.02%20-%2046.071696827923.pdf Adoption of Children (Amendment) Act 2021 https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2021/aug/Extra_9AUGUST2021Act8of2021.pdf https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2015/12/16/homosexuals-can-adopt-be-foster-parents-guardians-cpa-director/# |
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0 | Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | There are no legal restrictions or bans on same-sex adoption in Guyana. In 2015, the director of Guyana’s CPA even explicitly stated there are no restrictions. |
| Sources | https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2015/12/16/homosexuals-can-adopt-be-foster-parents-guardians-cpa-director/# |