Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 58839
Adoption
Tabled: 10 June 2025
Answered: 18 June 2025
Question
Richard Quigley
Labour — Isle of Wight West
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take legislative steps to allow people over 18 to be formally adopted by their families.
Answer
Janet DabyThe adoption of a child is about ensuring that a child has a permanent family, with the adopter taking legal and parental responsibility for them. At the age of 18, parental responsibility is no longer relevant, as an adult assumes responsibility for them...
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