Current Version
| Region | Saint Lucia |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Single only |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Adoption Act (2005) and the Child (Care, Protection and Adoption) Act of 2018, limit joint adoption to couples consisting of a man and a woman. Single people may adopt. |
| Sources | Adoption Act: https://www.govt.lc/media.govt.lc/www/resources/legislation/AdoptionAct.pdf Child (Care, Protection and Adoption) Act: https://attorneygeneralchambers.com/laws-of-saint-lucia/child-care-protection-and-adoption-act/section-2 https://www.govt.lc/media.govt.lc/www/resources/publications/child--care--protection-and-adoption--bill-2018.pdf |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal | Single only |
| Description | There are no known restrictions or bans on LGBTIQ+ people adopting in Saint Lucia. | The Adoption Act (2005) and the Child (Care, Protection and Adoption) Act of 2018, limit joint adoption to couples consisting of a man and a woman. Single people may adopt. |
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| Sources | https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Intercountry-Adoption-Country-Information/SaintLucia.html | Adoption Act: https://www.govt.lc/media.govt.lc/www/resources/legislation/AdoptionAct.pdf Child (Care, Protection and Adoption) Act: https://attorneygeneralchambers.com/laws-of-saint-lucia/child-care-protection-and-adoption-act/section-2 https://www.govt.lc/media.govt.lc/www/resources/publications/child--care--protection-and-adoption--bill-2018.pdf |
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-1 | Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | There are no known restrictions or bans on LGBTIQ+ people adopting in Saint Lucia. |
| Sources | https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/Intercountry-Adoption-Country-Information/SaintLucia.html |