1. For the most recent annual recording period that data is available, how many children were adopted by couples of the opposite sex?
26
2. Please provide the sex of the children.
16 female. 10 male.
3. How many children were adopted by same-sex male couples?
6
4. Please provide the sex of the children.
5. How many children were adopted by same-sex female couples?
6. Please provide the sex of the children.
In response to the above 3 questions, due to low numbers, providing this information may identify the couples and/or the children involved. This would risk a disclosure of their personal information and would be a breach of the first data protection principle. This information is therefore exempt from disclosure pursuant to Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.