Entry #60: Same-sex adoption in United Kingdom

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RegionUnited Kingdom
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusLegal
Start DateJan 2003
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe 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.
Sourceshttps://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 LawYes


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edited by jadeywadey. improved description

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Start DateApr 2003Jan 2003
DescriptionThe 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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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

edited by jadeywadey. improved sources, dates and description

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Start DateNov 7, 2002Apr 2003
DescriptionIVF 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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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
Federal LawNoYes
Sourceshttp://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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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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Original entry
StatusLegal
Start DateNov 7, 2002
End Date(none)
DescriptionIVF treatment is available for lesbian couples too.
Sourceshttp://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/38/contents http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/22/contents