Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
End the practice of 'forced adoption' via the family court system
Closed
377 signatures
What the petition asks
In the UK today, forced adoption is still occurring, via the family court system. The parental consent can be disposed of by 'order of the court', basically this is now court ordered forced adoption. There are many vulnerable parents whose children are adopted without parental consent.
We are asking the Government to amend the Children's Act so that courts cannot order the adoption of a child without the parent's consent.
The focus should be on supporting parents, especially those who are vulnerable (with disabilities, mental health conditions, learning disabilities), rather than removing the children from their parents.
Parental consent to adoption must NOT be disposed of via court orders. This legislation has to change.
The focus should be on supporting parents, especially those who are vulnerable (with disabilities, mental health conditions, learning disabilities), rather than removing the children from their parents.
Parental consent to adoption must NOT be disposed of via court orders. This legislation has to change.
Timeline
| 24 Jan 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jul 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
377
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
24 Jan 2022
Closed
24 Jul 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.