Calls to change 'outdated' adoption law in New Zealand

Calls to change ‘outdated’ adoption law in New Zealand

Monday, March 23rd, 2020

There are renewed calls to change New Zealand’s “outdated” adoption law which has been described as “discriminatory and not fit for purpose”.

The Adoption Act – which has not been updated since 1955, has been criticised by the Human Rights Commission, which wants to make the adoption process more accessible for people and relevant to society. Read more

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