Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

New gay marriage law 'will impact on adoptions,' say Russian officials

 

Shaun Walker
Wednesday 06 February 2013 15:59 EST
Comments
Konstantin Dolgov, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Human Rights Envoy
Konstantin Dolgov, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Human Rights Envoy (Getty Images)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Leading Russian officials say that Britain’s legalisation of gay marriage will mean a harder time for any Brits wishing to adopt Russian children.

“The British and French parliaments have legalised same-sex marriages,” said Konstantin Dolgov, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Human Rights Envoy. “This narrows the chances of citizens of these countries adopting Russian children.”

Earlier this week, Russia’s Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Pavel Astakhov, said that under no circumstances would gay couples from any country be allowed to adopt Russian children. Mr Dolgov’s words take this further: it seems that now, even straight couples from countries like Britain where gay marriage has been legalised will be subject to extra hurdles.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in