Topic: Human Rights Commision
By Todd Hughes | October 25, 2007 | 
 The polemic surrounding legal rights for GLBT [Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered) people to adopt children is clearly well established. Every few years, the question is revisited, either as part of a moral debate or as a legal battle. During the next few months, we can anticipate introduction of this question, once again, in the Legislature. We should begin by considering some important facts.
First, according to the Human Rights Commission (HRC), the following are the particulars regarding adoption by same sex couples in our state:
- Single GLBT people may adopt children
- There is no explicit prohibition against adoption for same-sex couples;
- It is unclear as to whether or not a person can adopt the child of a same-sex partner.
Second, there are currently no bills in the Legislature that would restrict the rights of GLBT individuals or couples to adopt.
So, where’s the “problem” and why are we talking about a “battle?” «Read the rest of this article»
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