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Changes to law mean unmarried couples can now adopt

Jersey’s government has backed changes to legislation which will allow unmarried couples - whether heterosexual or homosexual - to adopt.

Currently they are only allowed to foster as a couple.

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Changes to law mean unmarried couples can now adopt

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Jersey’s government has backed changes to legislation which will allow unmarried couples - whether heterosexual or homosexual - to adopt.

Currently they are only allowed to foster as a couple.

The Health Minister has said young people should not be denied the best home just because a couple are not married.

I don't think there's any reason to deny a young person a good home because a couple aren't married. Couples that are suitable to be good parents, who want to have children and can provide that good home, that's got to come first, surely.

– – SENATOR ANDREW GREEN, MINISTER FOR HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

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