German court expands scope of gay adoption

Judge says one member of homosexual union should be able to adopt partner's stepchild or adopted child.

    Adoption rights for homosexual couples in Germany have just been strengthened.

    Until now, both members of a gay couple could not adopt the same child together.

    Al Jazeera's Nick Spicer reports from Berlin.

    SOURCE: Al Jazeera

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