German Constitutional Court extended adoption rights of gay couples
The highest court in Germany has expanded its adoption laws for gay couples , bringing them in line with rules that might involve heterosexual couples . Judges have shown that existing legislation is discriminatory . Under the new legislation , if one partner adopted a child, the other partner has the right to become adoptive mother or father of the child. Until now , they could just adopt partner's biological children , notes Deutsche Welle http://www.dw.de/germanys-top-court-extends-gay-adoption-law/a-16609658?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf ). This aspect of adoption law previously applied only to heterosexual couples . And this distinction is against basic laws of Germany , so it is unconstitutional , says the court's decision . Also, it showed that a homosexual couple can care for a child as well as a heterosexual couple . " During the civil partnership marriage , adoption ensures legal security and material...