“Parliament should legislate in favour of adoption by same-sex couples,” stated Zminijietna – Voice of the Left. “This will safeguard the rights and interests of those children who are already living in this environment, where their biological parent forms a part of the couple.”

The statement issued by Zminijietna today said, “Portugal, a Catholic and conservative country, has introduced legislation to give partial rights to same-sex couples so they may be eligible to adopt or foster the children of their partner.

“This avoids children becoming orphans, in cases where the biological parent dies or is seriously ill. The European Court of Human Rights handed down a ruling against the Austrian state, as it was discriminating against same-sex couples in adoption law.”

Zminijietna said it “insists that each case relating to access and adoption of children should be taken according to its merits, by experts appointed by the State.”

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