Adoption Bill: The Waiting of Families, The Stolen Time of Children...

Announced as a crucial reform to regulate and modernize the adoption process in Mauritius, the Child Adoption Bill is still awaited. According to information from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare: “Nothing new.” The bill is still under review at the State Law Office (SLO), where it has been for several months. The accumulated delays are raising concerns among social actors, families, and individuals involved.