The European Court of Human Rights has condemned France for discriminating against a lesbian teacher who wanted to adopt a child. Her adoption request was denied.

"[Caroline] Mercary said the ruling effectively prohibits France from refusing adoption requests on sexual orientation grounds."

The court's ruling also granted the woman about $35,000 in damages and court costs. France has denied that her sexual orientation played a part in their initial decision. Read more at English.People.com.

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