Current Version
| Region | United Kingdom |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jan 2003 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The 2002 adoption act, which did not take effect until the next year, specifically defined a couple as: "two people (whether of different sexes or the same sex) living as partners in an enduring family relationship", expressly permitting same-sex adoption. |
| Sources | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/38/contents/enacted (Section 144) https://www.compactlaw.co.uk/pages/the-adoption-and-children-act-2002-guide-to-the-act# |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (3)
edited by jadeywadey. improved description
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| Start Date | Apr 2003 | Jan 2003 |
| Description | The 2002 adoption act, which did not take effect until the next year, specifically defined a couple as: "two people (whether of different sexes or the same sex) living as partners in an enduring family relationship", expressly permitting same-sex adoption. This act was | The 2002 adoption act, which did not take effect until the next year, specifically defined a couple as: "two people (whether of different sexes or the same sex) living as partners in an enduring family relationship", expressly permitting same-sex adoption. |
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edited by jadeywadey. improved sources, dates and description
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| Start Date | Nov 7, 2002 | Apr 2003 |
| Description | IVF treatment is available for lesbian couples too. | The 2002 adoption act, which did not take effect until the next year, specifically defined a couple as: "two people (whether of different sexes or the same sex) living as partners in an enduring family relationship", expressly permitting same-sex adoption. This act was |
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| Federal Law | No | Yes |
| Sources | http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/38/contents http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/22/contents | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/38/contents/enacted (Section 144) https://www.compactlaw.co.uk/pages/the-adoption-and-children-act-2002-guide-to-the-act# |
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