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.
88% Yes |
12% No |
81% Yes |
10% No |
7% Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
1% No, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child |
1% No, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples |
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0% No, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children |
See how support for each position on “LGBT Adoption Rights” has changed over time for 2.4m UK voters.
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See how importance of “LGBT Adoption Rights” has changed over time for 2.4m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@58RBLMZ4yrs4Y
Gay couples must be married for at least 5 years before they can adopt.
@8G98NXB4yrs4Y
If both same sex parents are loving, kind decent people it should not matter what sexual preferences they have. It does not matter whether the parents are a heterosexual or a gay couple. As long as the children are brought up in a safe, loving and nurturing environment.
I also believe children brought up with same sex parents will be have more awareness of the LGBT community and have a better understanding growing up.
@58F6N9R4yrs4Y
Allow children of 15+ to be adopted by same sex couples so they are brought up by straight couples
@95NYZ422yrs2Y
Yes, but I believe mother and family structure is best for the child
@95WLTV42yrs2Y
Yes, but I do believe a mother and father family structure is more beneficial
@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
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