LGBT adoption is the adoption of children by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. Same-sex couples in the United Kingdom (not including Scotland) have had the right to adopt since 2002, following the Adoption and Children Act 2002.The previous condition that the couple be married was dropped, thus allowing a same-sex couple to apply. Opponents of LGBT adoption question whether same-sex couples have the ability to be adequate parents while other opponents question whether natural law implies that children of adoption possess a natural right to be raised by heterosexual parents. Since constitutions and statutes usually fail to address the adoption rights of LGBT persons, judicial decisions often determine whether they can serve as parents either individually or as couples.
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@8X3TPNQ3yrs3Y
Not everyone should have rights to adopt. Gay or not they should have to complete a certain eligibility scheme. But yes gay people should be able to adopt
@9FMGJCH2yrs2Y
I believe that they should have the right to adopts but it shouldn’t be as easy as straight couples because of female infertility issues
@8DHB5WC5yrs5Y
Yes but I believe two males should only be able to adopt a girl
@9HN3DNS1yr1Y
If they're round gays all the time. They might turn gay but not be gay. very confusing for children.
Yes, and they shouldnt have to pay to be put on the adoption certificate. Also i believe they should be entitled to the same level of IVF availability
@964V8DV2yrs2Y
Yes, but i beleive a mother and father family structure is best for the child.
The most suitable home for the specific child should be the priority not the 'rights' of an adult.
@93RR3MB3yrs3Y
Families with no mother figure shouldn’t adopt
@93MKZY9Conservative3yrs3Y
If the child agrees that is getting adopted
@93F3CC53yrs3Y
Yes, however I believe a mother and father role is the most successful
@93CX9HW3yrs3Y
Whatever makes anyone happy really
@92N8BRN3yrs3Y
Yes but I think a mother father stru ture is the best for the child
@chazzajoe3yrs3Y
Child should choose it's own parents at a responsible age (16+)
@8Z8FD7Z3yrs3Y
As long as they don't pass in person views /experiencs
@8YZML4Z3yrs3Y
Depends on what the child wants if they’re over 8 years old
@8WTY7Y43yrs3Y
Adoption for the best fit is acceptable.
Yes as long as the child has is comfortable within their presence
@8T7BR6C4yrs4Y
There are too many children without parents at all and no one to respect or LOVER. But I do not like the idea of Gaydon couples having more rights then hetrosezual couple but Parents are essential as many children have no male role model at all especially white British men who generally have "no" Rights as it teaches future generations to be anti men . Sorry I needed to diverse on this question ThankYou
@8SHMZC84yrs4Y
Gay couples should have a more in-depth look into their lifestyle and behaviour before adopting
@8SC9BZ44yrs4Y
Yes but straight couples should be priortized
@8QYZZ9T4yrs4Y
Doesn't matter who raises a child as long as the child is safe loved and care for
@8Q4NK86Conservative4yrs4Y
Yes but only if straight couple not available
@8PKTCMD4yrs4Y
As long as the adoption process is fair and positive discrimination isn't used
@8DRRCFH5yrs5Y
They should have the same rights, however children should have a right to pick who ever they would feel more comfortable with
@8C7YFZH5yrs5Y
Yes but I do believe the mother and father structure works miles better
@943JMZJConservative3yrs3Y
Provided there is an opposite gendered role model in the wider family.
@994NJMK2yrs2Y
Female LGBT should only adopt girls and vice versa
@98QZ9X22yrs2Y
yes if they don’t force the child the be gay
@8T27Y584yrs4Y
Yes they should have the right to adopt a child if they want.
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