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Hungary: Same-sex Couple Adoption

Tuesday 24 November 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The UK opposes all forms of discrimination.
  • The UK embassy monitors discussions and raises concerns with Hungarian officials.
  • Concerns about the Registry Act amendment's impacts on transgender rights were raised.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Christine Jardine Lib Dem Edinburgh West
Foreign Affairs Women & Equalities
Context

Hungary is considering legislation that would reserve adoption for married heterosexual couples, making it very difficult for same-sex couples and single individuals to adopt. This move is part of a broader trend in Hungary towards restricting family definitions.

Question

What representations has the government made to Hungary regarding its proposals to ban adoption by same-sex couples? The unacceptable development in Hungary is a worrying movement to define families as unions between heterosexual spouses and children, affecting LGBT rights.

Answer from Wendy Morton

The UK opposes all forms of discrimination. Our embassy monitors discussions in Budapest and has discussed these issues with Hungarian officials and civil society. The amendment to Hungary's Registry Act, passed in May, concerns us regarding transgender rights, and I raised our concerns with the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Not addressed: The specific ask about impressing upon the Hungarian Government how unacceptable the legislation is was not directly addressed.

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Q2 Christine Jardine Lib Dem Edinburgh West
Women & Equalities
Context

Hungary's Registry Act amendment, passed in May, has raised concerns regarding the rights of transgender individuals.

Question

This unacceptable development is a very worrying trend, part of a wider movement to restrict LGBT rights. Does the Minister agree that we must take every opportunity to impress upon the Hungarian Government how unacceptable this is?

Answer from Wendy Morton

We oppose all discrimination. Our embassy discusses transgender rights with senior government officials and civil society in Budapest. Concerns were raised about the Registry Act amendment's adverse impacts.

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Not addressed: The specific ask about impressing upon the Hungarian Government was not directly addressed, focusing instead on ongoing discussions.

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