Switzerland To End International Adoptions To Prevent Abuses

1/30/2025 12:23:19 AM

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Switzerland is set to ban international adoptions, a move the government says aims to prevent potential abuses.

This content was published on January 29, 2025 - 15:25 2 minutes Keystone-SDA

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On Wednesday, the federal Council, Switzerland's executive body, tasked the justice Ministry with drafting a proposal by the end of 2026.

An independent panel of experts has found that even the strictest adoption laws can't fully prevent abuse. As a result, the government believes a ban is the best way to protect everyone involved, especially children. However, they acknowledge that many adoptions have been conducted properly and successfully.

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The number of international adoptions has plummeted in recent years, the Federal Council highlighted in a press release. Currently, there are about 30 such adoptions annually, down from several hundred in previous years.

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Exceptions, particularly for intra-family adoptions, will be considered during the drafting process. Domestic adoptions in Switzerland will still be permitted.

Translated from German with DeepL/sp

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