In re P (Adoption: Unmarried couple) – Times Law Reports

Posted June 23rd, 2008 in adoption, human rights, law reports, parental rights by sally

In re P (Adoption: Unmarried couple)

House of Lords

“Regulations governing the adoption of children in Northern Ireland which prevented the consideration of an unmarried couple as potential adoptive parents were in breach of the couple’s rights to a family life, under article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and article 14, prohibiting discrimination.”

The Times, 23rd June 2008

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