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Swiss couple told to give back adopted daughter

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:28:14 +0200

A Swiss couple living in Nicaragua have been told to give back the baby daughter they adopted nine months ago.

Switzerland takes step towards adoption equality

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 13:54:55 +0100

Gay people in registered civil partnerships may soon be able to adopt their partner’s children in a move seen as a step toward equality in Switzerland’s adoption rules.

Swiss couple 'made to adopt own children'

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:23:36 +0200

A Swiss couple who used a surrogate mother in the US to give birth to their twins have lost an appeal to be registered as the children's natural parents in Switzerland. But there is a way out.

Politician compares gay couples to cocaine

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:14:29 +0100

As Switzerland debates allowing gay and lesbian couples to adopt, a leading politician has caused consternation by comparing homosexuality to drug use.