Same-Sex Parenting and the Best Interests Principle

Name: Same-Sex Parenting and the Best Interests Principle
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ISBN: 9781108739566

Lydia Bracken (University of Limerick)

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English

Cambridge University Press
05 March 2026

Human rights; Family law

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.

By: Lydia Bracken (University of Limerick)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 401g
ISBN: 9781108739566
ISBN 10: 1108739563
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 05 March 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Lydia Bracken is Assistant Dean, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (AHSS) and a Lecturer in Law, University of Limerick, Ireland. She is a former Department of Children and Youth Affairs Research Scholar and author of numerous publications on child law, having received funding for her research from the Irish Research Council and other prestigious funding bodies.