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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sarah Marsh

Have you been advised not to adopt? Share your stories

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Sandeep and Reena Mander were advised by an adoption agency not to apply because of their “cultural heritage”. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PA

A British Sikh couple are bringing a legal case after they were advised by an adoption agency not to apply because of their “cultural heritage”, and that only white children were in need.

Despite Sandeep and Reena Mander saying they wanted to adopt a child of any ethnic background, they were told only white British or European applicants would be given preference.The couple allege they were advised to try to adopt from India instead. But the pair have no close links to the country.

Share your experiences

Have you been advised not to adopt? For what reason? Perhaps you had a similar experience to Sandeep and Reena Mander, or maybe another reason was given. Share your stories with us.

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