17.07.2008 - Czech minister wants homosexuals to adopt their partner's kids
Czech experts are studying the influence of gay and lesbian parents on children.
The studies should be completed in early 2009 and then Stehlikova wants to present them to the public.
Similar studies carried out abroad have not proved any negative impact in connection with the sexual orientation of parents, Stehlikova said.
On the basis of the studies' results, the government working group for sexual minorities will prepare ground documentation for possible legislative changes.
Stehlikova said homosexuals should have the right to adopt children of their same sex-partners that they have from their previous marriages.
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Stehlikova, however, said it would be better for children to live with a same-sex sex couple than in institutional care.
The Czech Republic has been criticised over a too high number of children in institutional care in the long run.
Some 20,000 children live in various institutions in the 10-million country.
(Ceske Noviny)
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