Same-Sex Parenting and the Best Interests Principle

Name: Same-Sex Parenting and the Best Interests Principle
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9781108739566
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Author: Lydia Bracken
ISBN: 9781108739566

By Lydia Bracken

Cambridge University Press March 2026

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ISBN-13: 9781108739566
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: March 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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This book is written for academics, students, policymakers, practitioners, and non-governmental organisations interested in the legal recognition of LGBT+ parenting. The book presents arguments in favour of the legal recognition of gay and lesbian families that are based on consideration of the best interests of the child. In this context, 'best interests' is informed by reference to children's rights and to social science data. Applied in this manner, it is argued that the best interests of children can be used to demand that same-sex parenting arrangements are afforded legal recognition and protection. Suggestions are also presented as to the most appropriate manner of providing for this recognition in the areas of parental responsibility, adoption, donor-conception and surrogacy. These suggestions are drawn from comparative case studies, focusing on England and Wales, Ireland and South Africa, that are used to facilitate assessment of the best interests principle.

Introduction

1. The Best Interests Principle: Theoretical Understanding

2. The Best Interests of The Child: Sociological and Psychological Research

3. Parental Responsibility

4. Adoption

5. Donor Conception

6. Surrogacy

Conclusion

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