Petition · past parliament
Change the laws in regards to adult adoption
Rejected
20 signatures
What the petition asks
To allow anyone above the age of 18 with consent from the young adult to be adopted with both parties consenting.
As a person who was unable to be adopted due to being 18 at the time I felt alone and a burden I wish for this to change as I believe many more people feel this way and It is very common for people to only come to understand and appreciate their relationship with their parents as they grow older. Therefore, it seems unfair to deny people the option to be adopted the second they turn 18 years olds”
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Allow people over the age Eighteen to be lawfully adopted
Timeline
| 25 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Nov 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
20
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.